In the last five years, Monroe Rubber and Gasket — a family business in Monroe, Louisiana — has been sued in more than 100 asbestos suits by over 2000 plaintiffs. More than a decade ago, the business ordered a material containing encapsulated asbestos…
“I’ve got a group of people here that work with me, and it’s their livelihoods on the line.”Mike Carter ·Monroe Rubber & Gasket · Monroe, LA
Because he wanted to pass a family business on to his son and two daughters, Charles Terrizzi started his own small company out of the converted garage behind his house. With five employees, Charles’ start-up, Chase Air, installs air conditioners in…
“Justice needs to be served, but not at the expense of innocent people – that wouldn’t be justice, would it?”Charles Terrizzi ·Chase Air · Jacksonville, FL
When Lauren Ellis was 11-years-old, she was rollerblading in front of her house. From behind her, she heard a noise, and someone called “watch out.” She looked over her shoulder, and, seconds later, she was hit by a bicyclist. “When I went out…”
“I think it’s ridiculous that something like this could get all the way to court.”Jon, Janet, and Lauren Ellis · Chester, NJ
Mike Meissner coached a youth baseball team in North Carolina for sixteen years. “I think I’ve made a difference in some kids’ lives,” he says. He sought to teach his players not only about the game but about sportsmanship and being a good loser. But…
“I have some really good memories of coaching… but unfortunately the one thing I think about when I think back on those 16 years is the lawsuit.”Mike Meissner ·Youth Baseball Coach · Waynesville, NC
In the spring of 2003, two Canada geese landed in the planter outside of Contemporary Watercrafters, a small pool maintenance business in Maryland owned by Howard Weiss. After several weeks, Howard and his business manager, Kelly Reed, contacted the…
“It’s possible that, if this lawsuit had come away with a large verdict, it could have caused us to close our doors.”Howard Weiss and Kelly Reed ·Contemporary Watercrafters · Rockville, MD
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