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to asbestos exposure. Airborne asbestos is invisible to the naked eye, although sometimes appear in a cloud of dust. Usually when workers could see this cloud, they were at dangerous levels of exposure. Once inhaled, the fibers remain in the body forever.

BOREL v. FIBREBOARD CORPORATION

Borel v. Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation was the first case in the United States that recognized the manufacturer's duty to warn of asbestos dangers. On September 10, 1973, Judge John Minor Wisdom issued the court's opinion for Borel v. Fibreboard for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. This opinion held asbestos product manufacturers strictly liable for diseases caused by insulation materials.

Between 1973 and 1974, more than 16 thousand asbestos-related cases were filed in the United States. Asbestos very quickly became the largest area of litigation related to product liability.

FINDING A MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEY

If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is time to contact an experienced, aggressive attorney who has prior experience obtaining verdicts and settlements on behalf of mesothelioma victims. Contact your local bar association for a referral.

Every case is different and deserves personal attention. Liability in asbestos cases includes negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, and failure to warn. Contact an aggressive asbestos attorney or mesothelioma attorney for more information and a case consultation.

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