https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9M3EtMzF4c Asbestos Defense Litigation Asbestos cases must be thoroughly investigated. This involves identifying asbestos-containing products and locating potential defendants. This can include obtaining information from family members, coworkers, members, abatement workers, and reviewing the records. Cetrulo LLP has served as the national and regional Defense Liaison Counsel in asbestos litigation dockets. We manage these dockets, and coordinate with local attorneys to develop an efficient, cost-effective defense strategies. Asbestos Product Identification Asbestos can be found in a variety of building materials, such as cement products, paints, and floor tiles. It is also present in artex, adhesives, doors, insulation, and adhesives. It is difficult to determine whether a product contains or is not made of asbestos by its appearance. A certified environmental surveyor can conduct an inspection to determine whether the material is contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos fibres are thin and light, meaning they can travel a considerable distance even through closed doors and windows. When they reach the lungs they can trigger the formation of serious health issues. Asbestos is dangerous if it is damaged and releases harmful fibres into the air. This is why it's important that building materials don't be tampered with or removed unless they are properly labeled and supported by a professional inspection. Due to the lengthy latency between exposure and disease finding meaningful evidence in an asbestos case is extremely difficult. Additionally there are a number of issues related to the admissibility of the plaintiffs' experts and their testimony regarding the causal connection between asbestos exposure and disease. In these cases, asbestos defense lawyers can often argue for summary judgement in the absence of a factual foundation. For example, imagine that plaintiff Paul was involved in a multi-vehicle collision in New York City. However