https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEVk5s2-Q4w Asbestos Lawsuit History Since the 1980s, many asbestos-producing employers and companies have gone bankrupt and the victims are compensated through bankruptcy trust funds and individual lawsuits. Some plaintiffs have reported suspicious legal maneuvering in their cases. Many asbestos-related cases have gone before the United States Supreme Court. The court has dealt with cases involving settlements for class actions that sought to limit liability. Anna Pirskowski Anna Pirskowski, a woman who died in the mid-1900s from asbestos-related diseases was a notable case. It was a significant case because it led to asbestos lawsuits being filed against several manufacturers. This, in turn, led to an increase in claims from patients diagnosed with lung cancer, mesothelioma or other ailments. The lawsuits against these companies led to the creation of trust funds, which were used by banksrupt companies to pay compensation for asbestos-related sufferers. These funds have also allowed asbestos victims and their families to receive compensation for medical expenses as well as suffering. In addition to the many deaths associated with asbestos exposure, those who are exposed to asbestos often bring it home to their families. Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause family members to suffer from the same symptoms as their exposed counterparts. These symptoms include chronic respiratory issues mesothelioma, lung cancer, and lung cancer. Although many asbestos companies were aware that asbestos was dangerous however, they minimized the risks and refused to warn their employees or customers. Johns Manville Company actually refused to let life insurance companies into their buildings to install warning signs. The company's own studies, revealed asbestos's carcinogenic properties in the 1930s. OSHA was founded in 1971, but it began to regulate asbestos in the 1970s. In the 1970s doctors were working to warn the public about the dangers of exposure t