Browder
Phillips
A total of 14 new asbestos lawsuits have been filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of May 24 through May 28.
The following complaints have been filed:
--Olin Edward and Sarah Cudd of South Carolina allege Olin Edward Cudd developed lung cancer after his work as a drywaller for various contractors from 1956 until the 1990s. The Cudds will be represented by Randy L. Gori of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-l-562.
--Raymond and Carolyn Haske of Michigan claim Raymond Haske developed mesothelioma after his work as a laborer, heavy equipment operator, pipefitter and mechanic helper from 1971 until 2007. The Haskes will be represented by T. Barton French Jr., Nate Mudd, Jackalyn A. Olinger and Shelby C. Reed of French and Mudd in St. Louis. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-569.
--Marty J. Keay of Illinois, a self-employed home repairer and remodeler from 1965 until 1971, a field worker for the Booneville State Training School for Boys from 1971 until 1976, a grinder and welder for Paul Meuller from 1977 until 1981, a self-employed drywaller throughout the 1980s, a laborer at T&D Metal Works from 1981 until 1988, a member of the cannery union from 1987 until 1988 and a safety learner from 1988 until 2000, claims mesothelioma. Keay will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-565.
--Linda Lawson of Georgia claims her recently deceased husband, Kenneth Glenn Lawson, developed mesothelioma after his work as a factory worker for Deering Milliken in 1964 and as a plant chemist from 1964 until his death. Linda Lawson will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-568.
--Eugene C. and Shirley Matchett of Idaho claim Eugene C. Matchett developed mesothelioma after his work as a member of the U.S. Navy from 1945 until 1949, as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1950 until 1952 and as a laborer at various lumber mills from 1953 until 1987. The Matchetts will be represented by Richard L. Saville Jr. and Ethan A. Flint of Saville and Flint in Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-557.
--Marlin R. and Antonita M. Miller of Pennsylvania claim Marlin R. Miller developed mesothelioma after his work as a member of the U.S. Navy from 1957 until 1961; as a laborer for Equitable Gas Company from 1962 until 1963; as a laborer for the Ohio State Highway Department from 1962 until 1963; as a packer/nailer, electrician and electrician foreman for Chrysler Corporation from 1963 until 1975; as an electrical maintenance foreman for Fuller GATX from 1975 until 1980; and as an electrical maintenance foreman from 1980 until 1984. The Millers will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-567.
--Sue Ann Moser of South Carolina claims her recently deceased husband, James Moser, developed mesothelioma after his work as a mechanic at Roper Motor Company from 1962 until 1968, as a boiler worker at Loundes Products from 1966 until 1967, as a packer at Pratt Read in 1968, as a stocker at Richmond Gear, as a block and brick worker and as a fork life operator. James Moser was also secondarily exposed to asbestos fibers through his father, whom he often accompanied to work at Water Works Plant, according to the complaint. Sue Ann Moser will be represented by Randy L. Gori and Barry Julian of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-574.
--Dennise M. Paradis of Vermont alleges her recently deceased husband, Raymond M. Paradis, developed mesothelioma after his work as a yeoman in the U.S. Navy from 1977 until 1981, as a certified diesel mechanic from 1985 until 1986, as a mechanic at Willie Racine Jeep Dealership from 1986 until 2009, as a residential construction worker from 1974 until 1978 and as a shadetree mechanic from 1974 until 1978. Dennise M. Paradis will be represented by Randy L. Gori of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. W. Mark Lanier, Patrick N. Haines, R. Craig Bullock and J. Kyle Beale of The Lanier Law Firm in Houston will serve of counsel. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-559.
--Debbie Powell of North Carolina claims her recently deceased father, Earl Holley, developed mesothelioma after his work as a laborer and maintenance worker from 1948 until 1979. Powell will be represented by Robert Phillips and Perry J. Browder of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-556.
--Ruben Rivenbark of Florida, a construction worker, drywaller and truck driver at various locations from 1959 until 2004, claims lung cancer. Rivenbark will be represented by W. Brent Copple of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-571.
--Lee K. Spracklen of Illinois, a service attendant for Charles Standard Station in 1958, a machinist for Allis-Chalmers in 1959 and a welder and machinist for Caterpillar from 1960 until 1990, claims mesothelioma. Spracklen will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-563.
--Mary L. and David L. Stacey of Ohio claim Mary L. Stacey developed mesothelioma after her work as a housekeeper for Green Gable Motel from 1956 until 1957, as a housekeeper at the Parakeet Inn in 1957, as a laborer at F.W. Woolworth from 1957 until 1959, as an operator for AT&T from 1959 until 1960, as a laborer at Sears from 1969 until 1970, as a registered nurse for Providence Hospital from 1972 until 1997, as a registered nurse for Physician Associates from 1997 until 2002 and as an oncology nurse for Oncology Partner Network from 2003 until 2006. Mary L. Stacey was also exposed to asbestos fibers through her husband, who worked at Kroger, according to the complaint. The Staceys will be represented by Elizabeth V. Heller and Robert Rowland of Goldenberg, Heller, Antognoli and Rowland in Edwardsville. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-564.
--Marvin Vigil of New Mexico claims his recently deceased father, Rudolph Vigil, developed mesothelioma after his work as an engine room maintenance worker from 1950 until 1954, as an attendant and mechanic at Metskers Gas Station from 1955 until 1980, as a warehouseman and supervisor at Zia from 1980 until 1995, as a home remodeler from 1960 until 1995 and as a shadetree mechanic from 1960 until 1995. Marvin Vigil will be represented by Randy L. Gori of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. W. Mark Lanier, Patrick N. Haines, Angela B. Greenburg, Marcus D. Pinney, Sam T. Richard, Lauren H. Ware and Taylor R. Nuttall of The Lanier Law Firm in Houston will serve of counsel. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-573.
--Marcella Weinzettle of Missouri claims her recently deceased husband, John P. Weinzettle, developed colon cancer after his work as a laborer and assembly line worker at various locations from 1962 until 1979. Marcella Weinzettle will be represented by Robert Phillips and Perry J. Browder of Simmons, Browder, Gianaris, Angelides and Barnerd in East Alton. Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-558.