Chicago Jury Awards $40 Million in Mesothelioma Case Against John Crane, Inc.
Mr. Torgerson testified that throughout much of his career, he was exposed to dust from asbestos-containing gaskets and packing made by John Crane.
- Mr. Torgerson testified that throughout much of his career, he was exposed to dust from asbestos-containing gaskets and packing made by John Crane.
- Through procedural maneuvering on the part of John Crane, Mr. Torgerson's family was forced to litigate its claims against John Crane in Chicago, where John Crane is headquartered.
- On August 30, after a short deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of $40.75 million in favor of the Torgerson family.
- The verdict included $30 million for Mr. Torgerson's loss of life and suffering and over $10 million in damages for his widow Annete and his children.