A family from Osaka, Japan is suing Kansai Hochiki Engineering, a fire protection equipment dealer for allegedly exposing their family member to asbestos on the job.

The family claims that the company failed to adequately protect their employee. They are accusing the company of neglecting the vicitm's safety when they allowed him to work in small confined spaces with little venilation where asbestos was present. Exposure to asbestos can lead to lung cancer, asbestosis and a rare form of cancer, mesothelioma. 

 The victim was diagnosed with lung cancer caused by asbestos in 2005.

If you or someone you love has experienced health problems because of exposure to asbestos, contact the mesothelioma lawyers, of Williams Kherkher by calling 800-781-3955.