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Son Files Asbestos Lawsuit A Year After His Father’s Death
An Illinois man has filed an asbestos-related lawsuit on behalf his late father. James Gillis’ suit states that his father, the late Gilbert Gillis, was diagnosed with mesothelioma that was wrongfully caused by 69 defendant corporations that failed to properly protect the late Mr. Gillis from the consequences of asbestos exposure.
James Gillis stated that his father was diagnosed with mesothelioma on February 19, 2003 and died after a long battle with the disease on October 24, 2007. The late Mr. Gillis survived much longer than the majority of mesothelioma sufferers, who generally lose their battle with this type of cancer in less than 2 years following diagnosis.
Gilbert Gillis was once employed as a laborer and furnace operator at various Illinois sites between 1953 and 1998 and may have been exposed to asbestos-containing products at any of these locations.
The eleven count lawsuit was filed on October 22nd in Madison County Court. James Gillis is seeking in upwards of $350,000, including $200,000 in compensatory damages and punitive damages in an amount suitable for punishing the defendant corporations involved.
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