The Wisconsin Supreme Court has recently given a ruling that makes insurers responsible for asbestos and mesothelioma suits against companies. This comes in reaction to the case between Plastics Engineering Company, or Plenco, and Liberty Mutual Group. Insurance carrier Liberty Mutual tried to get out of paying out for these suits based on limited coverage plans.
Between 1950 and 1983, Plenco exposed many people to asbestos, leading to mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. Liberty Mutual, Plenco's insurance carrier since the 1960s, claimed that they had paid as much as the coverage provided for. However, the Supreme Court decided that was not the case. Liberty Mutual is still responsible for all mesothelioma suits against Plenco.
Companies will sometimes try to get out of paying damages. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact the Wisconsin mesothelioma attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-220-9341.