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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