Barnes, the Navy, Foster Wheeler, Asbestos and Mesothelioma: A recent summary judgment was filed by the Defendant in the case against Foster Wheeler, GE and others.
The case is filed in the United States District Court, United States District Court, D. New Jersey, and documents what many Navy veterans face today – past potential asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. The Defendant won the summary judgment motion.
To find out more on the case, see Case no. 13-1285 (JBS/JS)– June 30, 2014.
A brief summary of the facts include:
- This case arises from the death of John W. Barnes, Jr. (“Barnes”) from alleged exposure to asbestos.
- Plaintiffs assert that Barnes was exposed to asbestos-containing products manufactured, distributed, or supplied by GE during his service in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1952 and that his exposure to these products caused his death.
- The late Mr. Barnes served in the Navy as a fireman from May 29, 1950 to April 15, 1952 aboard the USS Everglades.
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