A jury in Maryland has awarded US$2.4 million to the family of
Daniel Edwards, a forklift driver who filed a mesothelioma lawsuit
against Union Carbide Corporation, which will be reduced to US$2.2
million under the Maryland cap on damages, AboutLawsuits.com…
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