Asbestosis/Silicosis Plaintiffs Lose First Half of Battle at Trial

PHILADELPHIA - Two plaintiffs who claimed they developed asbestosis and silicosis while working as painters have lost their bid for damages related to their asbestos-related exposure, sources told HarrisMartin Publishing. Graff v. Georgia-Pacific Corp., No. March Term 2004 No. 248; Bailey v. Georgia-Pacific Corp., No. March Term 2004 No. 2353 (Pa. Comm. Pls., Philadelphia Cty.).

On July 17, a Philadelphia Common Pleas Court jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Georgia-Pacific, which had been sued for its alleged role in causing the asbestos-related injuries of Gerald Graff and Walter Bailey. Both alleged that they suffered from asbestosis and shortness …