A recent mesothelioma trial has brought nearly $6 million to the wife of former United States Navy officer Robert Hardick, who passed away from mesothelioma cancer earlier this year.
Diane Hardick, Robert’s wife, filed the wrongful death lawsuit against John Crane Inc. and Garlock Sealing Technologies.
According to the suit, Mr. Hardick contracted mesothelioma after inhaling asbestos fibers while serving on the U.S.S. Newport News, a Des Moines-Class heavy cruiser. It is believed that Mr. Hardick also experienced asbestos exposure while serving on other ships from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Exposure to asbestos is the primary cause of mesothelioma cancer. Symptoms of this rare condition typically do not present themselves for 20 to 50 years after being exposed and the average mesothelioma life expectancy ranges between four and 18 months.
The lawsuit claimed asbestos-containing materials manufactured by John Crane and Garlock Sealing Technologies were provided to the Newport News Naval Shipyard. The compensation from Mr. Hardick’s death was divided between the two companies.
John Crane’s responsibility represented about half of a $5.98 million verdict. The remaining monetary awards were apportioned to Garlock Sealing Technologies, who settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.
The Virginian jury awarded $2 million for Mr. Hardick’s pain and suffering, $1.15 million for the loss suffered by his wife, $2.5 million for the loss of future income, and $327,000 for medical and funeral expenses.
Previous shipyard workers and crew members who may have been exposed to asbestos while working around ships may be at risk of developing mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. It is advised for those at risk to receive regular medical examinations to check for signs of asbestos exposure.
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