Painter Awarded $11 Million in Case Involving Chrysotile Joint Compound

DALLAS -- A Texas jury has awarded a former painter nearly $11 million for injuries he claimed were a result of exposure to asbestos in joint compound, texture and block filler products. Walker v. Bondex International, No. 2009-52642/09-08930-I (Texas 160th Jud. Dist. Ct., Dallas Cty.).

The 160th Judicial District Court for Dallas County jury reached the verdict on March 22 after a trial presided over by Judge Jim Jordan, sources told HarrisMartin.

Plaintiffs Vernon and Patsy Walker argued that Vernon Walker's work as a painter exposed him to asbestos-containing drywall joint compounds, texture products and block fillers. Vernon Walker …