The survivors of prolific actor Ed Lauter have named several prominent corporations as being at least partially responsible, after Lauter died of asbestos-caused mesothelioma recently. His survivors claim that he was exposed to the substance during his decades’ work with various corporations including:
- CBS Corporation
- Ford Motor Company
- General Electric Company
- Georgia-Pacific LLC
- Honeywell International, Inc.
- Ingersoll-Rand PLC
- John Crane, Inc.
- Union Carbide Corporation
These companies represent just some of the over one dozen businesses that Lauter’s survivors claim exposed him to the asbestos which ultimately led to the disease which to took life. Such asbestos related cases, where a prominent figure’s estate names multiple high profile companies as defendants, is highly unusual. This case has the potential to set various precedents, including bringing Hollywood studios into the conversation as it relates to having exposed actors and employees to deadly levels of asbestos.
If you or someone you know has suffered the results of asbestos related disease, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.
