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Settlements for Brake Workers

48-Year-Old Former Brake Mechanic Receives $5.6 Million Dollar Settlement

After fourteen months of litigation, Lipsitz & Ponterio obtained a $5.6 million dollar settlement for a 48-year-old former brake worker and his family.

Starting in the 1970's, our client was exposed to asbestos fibers, dust and particles when he installed and replaced automotive parts that contained asbestos. For the next two decades, he held numerous jobs where he was repeatedly exposed to harmful asbestos-containing brake materials.

In September 2005, the plaintiff began noticing shortness of breath. Shortly thereafter, he was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma.

Our client has been happily married for eighteen years and continues to financially support his two college-aged children.


48 Year Old Automotive & Truck Mechanic Receives $3.5 Million Settlement

The law firm of Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC is announcing a total of $3.5 million in settlements on behalf of a Buffalo, NY man against several distributors and manufacturers of automotive and truck parts. The plaintiff was previously employed as an automobile and truck mechanic.

Beginning in 1979, our client was exposed to asbestos fibers, dust and particles when he installed and replaced automotive and truck parts that contained asbestos. For the next two decades, he held numerous jobs in which he was repeatedly exposed to harmful asbestos-containing products. From 1980 to 1990, the plaintiff worked with and around large brake linings used for trucks. During this period, it was well known that asbestos caused mesothelioma and other cancers. Despite this knowledge, the defendants failed to protect this young man. In 2007, the plaintiff, age 48, began noticing shortness of breath and flu-like symptoms. Shortly thereafter, he was diagnosed with stage four malignant mesothelioma.

The $3.5 million dollar settlement will insure the financial future of the plaintiff's two children who are minors. A portion of this settlement will also help to defray costs of the plaintiff's medical treatment that he is currently undergoing as a result of mesothelioma.


Former Automobile Brake Mechanic Receives $1.5 Million Dollar Settlement

The law firm of Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC is announcing a total of $1.5 million in settlements on behalf of a Buffalo, NY man against several distributors and manufacturers of automotive and truck parts.

From 1957 to 1960, our client repaired and replaced brake systems in passenger vehicles at his father's auto repair shop. During this period, he was continuously exposed to asbestos dust and fibers when he installed and replaced brake pads, linings and shoes.

At the age of 63, our client was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma after experiencing shortness of breath and coughing. He has been happily married for forty years and continues to financially support his wife and household.