We’ve seen this many times where a member of a family was likely exposed to second-hand exposure to asbestos from a family member, typically someone who was exposed at work all day.
Whether an employer owes a duty to a worker’s household member who develops mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos fibers carried home on work clothes has been a highly contested issue.
However, Louisiana courts have extended the right to pursue damages to family members who contract this deadly disease. If you have questions about Mesothelioma, call the Gertler Law Firm at (504) 527-8767 for a free consultation.