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July 24, 2017
Phila. Case Over Asbestos-Infused Talc Could Set Pattern for Series of Claims.
The case is captioned Brandt v. Bon-Ton Stores, and, although the claims stem from plaintiff Sally Brandt’s use of a talcum powder cosmetic product, the case is being handled in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas’ asbestos program. That’s because Brandt claimed she developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos alleged to have been contained in the Cashmere Bouquet talcum powder she and her family used between 1954 and 1970.
Waters & Kraus, LLP attorneys Gibbs Henderson, Jonathan George and Patrick Wigle are representing the Brandts.
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is the West Coast practice Waters & Kraus, LLP, a national plaintiffs’ law firm.
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