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Christopher M. Placitella

Mesothelioma
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Mesothelioma: New Hope
Abstract Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is a form of immunotherapy that reprograms a patient’s own T cells to target cancer-specific proteins. It has revolutionized the treatment of certain blood cancers, but translating this success to solid tumors like mesothelioma has proven challenging . Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer often caused by asbestos exposure, and it has few effective treatments. Researchers worldwide are exploring CAR T-cell therapy as
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4 days ago30 min read
Mesothelioma in New Jersey & Pennsylvania: What Patients and Families Need to Know
Introduction A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. For many families in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the shock is compounded by learning the disease was caused by asbestos exposure that could have been prevented. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, you may be asking: Where was the exposure? Do I qualify for a lawsuit? How much time do I have to act? This guide provides answers and outlines your legal options. CTA (top): Free Case Review – Speak with a New Jersey or P
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Nov 264 min read
Mesothelioma Risk for Family Members: Understanding Secondary Asbestos Exposure
Introduction Most people associate mesothelioma with workers who handled asbestos directly in shipyards, construction sites, or factories. But many families are shocked to learn that spouses, children, and loved ones of asbestos workers can also develop mesothelioma from secondary asbestos exposure. This hidden risk has affected thousands of families across the United States, often decades after the initial exposure. This guide explains how secondary asbestos exposure happens
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Nov 213 min read
Mesothelioma Risk for Family Members in New Jersey
Introduction In New Jersey, generations of families have lived with the hidden danger of asbestos—not just in workplaces, but in their homes. Spouses and children of asbestos workers often faced secondary asbestos exposure when fibers clung to clothing, hair, and vehicles. Decades later, many New Jersey families are still being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Why New Jersey Families Are at Risk Industrial History: New Jersey was home to major asbestos-using industries, including
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Nov 191 min read
Where Sheet Metal Workers Encountered Asbestos
Learn how sheet metal workers were exposed to asbestos, health risks, and legal options for compensation. Free case evaluation available.
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Aug 252 min read


Veterans & Mesothelioma – Legal Options and VA Benefits
Legal Rights for Veterans
While you cannot sue the U.S. military, you can file lawsuits against the private companies that manufactured asb
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Aug 171 min read
Average Mesothelioma Settlements and Verdicts – What to Expect in 2025
A mesothelioma diagnosis is life-changing, not just emotionally and physically but financially. Understanding potential compensation can hel
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Aug 161 min read
Mesothelioma Symptoms – Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
When it comes to mesothelioma, early detection can save lives. Unfortunately, the symptoms of this rare cancer are often subtle at first and
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Aug 151 min read


“What Is Mesothelioma? A Simple, Compassionate Guide”
This guide is designed to explain what mesothelioma is in clear, compassionate language — so you can better understand your options and feel
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Aug 133 min read


Federal Court Ruling Frustrates Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Escape Plan: Texas Two-Step Fails for the Final Time
In a major win for thousands of cancer victims and their families, a federal court has ruled that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) cannot reshuffle c
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Aug 63 min read
Do Asbestos Victims Deserve Compensation? And Other Questions the Wall Street Journal Never Asks
<p>Brian Young, Posted: 03/18/2013 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-young/asbestos-victims_b_2883720.html Is the Wall Street Journal afraid to make an affirmative statement about so-called “fraud” in asbestos cases? They should be. Their passive voice headline: “As Asbestos Claims Rise, So Do Worries About Fraud” is typical of a media source that can’t stand behind their work. Here’s how to make this an [&hel
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Mar 23, 20133 min read
14 Million Dollars Awarded in Miami Mesothelioma Trial Involving Union Carbide
<p>Today a Miami jury handed Union Carbide a major loss in a mesothelioma asbestos case. Union Carbide is a supplier of asbestos that is incorporated into other products like Spackle or joint compound. In this case, the jury assessed Union Carbide with 46%of the verdict. The other defendants in the case settled before trial. Congratulations […]</p>
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May 19, 20101 min read
A Tribute to a Friend I Will Never Forget
<p>When I first started representing people injured from exposure to asbestos, I was blessed to meet Vincent (Vinny) Cudiner. Vinny was a Local 12 insulator out of New York City who lived in New Jersey with his family. When I first met Vinny , he had been diagnosed with mesothelioma , a form of cancer […]</p>
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Nov 1, 20094 min read


Under Cross Examination, Chevron Admits of the Dangers of Asbestos
<p>We represent the family of Francine Horvath who died as a result of washing the asbestos laden clothing brought home on her husband’s clothing. Francine Horvath’s husband , Earnest, worked at the Chevron refinery in Perth Amboy New Jersey. We recently took the deposition of Chevron industrial hygienist ,Stanley Dryden, and uncovered some startling facts. […]</p>
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Jun 28, 20091 min read


Mesothelioma: A Preventable Tragedy That Still Demands Justice
<p>For the past 25 plus years I have represented people diagnosed with mesothelioma. Many clients have become my friends and it is devastating to see this horrible disease ravage them and hurt their families. It is upsetting to know that this disease will be with us for many years. This predicament is the product of many years […]</p>
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Jun 27, 20093 min read
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