A woman has recently filed an asbestos-related lawsuit on behalf of her late benefactor in the Jefferson County District Court in Texas. In the suit Shirley Osborne names 23 defendant corporations as being responsible for the death of Michael Osborne. Included in the corporations named is A.O. Smith Corp.

Asbestos was commonly used in a number of building, automotive, and railroad supplies throughout the early twentieth century. It wasn’t until much later in the 1970’s that it’s dangerous nature was discovered. Following the formation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration by congress the use of asbestos began to become regulated by the government.

Osborne claims that Michael was exposed to dangerous asbestos-containing materials while employed for the companies named. It was due to such exposure that Mr. Osborne developed an asbestos-related disease which eventually took his life.

Asbestos exposure has been known to result in the development of a number of diseases which include asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer. Often the presence of such diseases is not noticeable until the disease is already in its advanced stages of development. For this reason mesothelioma treatment options for those diagnosed are often very limited.

Shirley Osborne is suing for lost wages, mental anguish, court expenses and medical expenses as well as exemplary damages.

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