https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqbizyI9ePE New York Asbestos Litigation New York City ranked second in mesothelioma-specific case filings nationwide in 2019. Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related disease that is serious and has prolonged latency. Recent NYCAL decisions are expected to have a significant impact on the defense of asbestos lawsuits. These decisions are likely to result in extensive summary judgment motions focusing on the defendant's fiber/cc test and expert reports that place any respirable exposure below an exposure threshold for ambient conditions. Expert Testimony New York asbestos attorneys rely heavily on the testimony of expert witnesses to prove their clients' claims. Asbestos litigation can be very expensive and expert witness costs make up a significant portion of the total costs. Lawyers for both sides can spend a lot of time prepping to interview an expert, and experts can charge thousands of dollars per day. For this reason, it is crucial for litigants to research and vet potential experts in advance. Failure to do so can result in a failure of the Daubert contest and a loss of cases. New York has a rich industrial history, and many workers have been exposed to toxic asbestos. Many of these workers have developed asbestos-related illnesses, like mesothelioma and lung cancer. They can claim compensation from the companies who exposed them to asbestos. Asbestos suits are quite common in New York and the judges are familiarized with the issues. The courts, for instance expedite trials for terminally ill plaintiffs and consolidate cases when necessary to reduce trial costs. The courts also examine their discovery procedures to ensure that they are effective and up-to date. In a notable case, Brown v. Weitz & Luxenberg the First Department held conclusory cumulative-exposure statements of plaintiffs' experts were not sufficient to establish causality. The case was re-argued by defendants, and a decision is expected soon. The court's decision is