A former United States Air Force worker has filed a mesothelioma lawsuit against a company, alleging that its products exposed him to the asbestos that led to his mesothelioma diagnosis. Walter Leggett has claimed that United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is responsible for his asbestos exposure and subsequent cancer.
Leggett was a mechanic, electrician and machine operator for the Air Force from 1955 through 1977. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2011. Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer attacks the lungs or abdominal cavity and can take decades to develop.
Asbestos is a cancer-causing material used in construction and insulation most heavily from the 1940s through the 1970s. Thousands of workers are affected every year by asbestos exposure, and lawyers predict companies could face thousands of asbestos lawsuits after exposing employees to the substance without warning or safety gear.
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