ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing Borg-Warner Corp., FMC Corp., Union Carbide Corp., et al, asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Alvis Lacroix and Sharon Lacroix filed a complaint on Oct. 12, in the St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, against the defendants alleging that they failed to exercise reasonable care and caution for the safety of others.
The plaintiffs allege that at various times during Alvis Lacroix's career, he was exposed to and inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers emanating from certain products manufactured, sold, distributed or installed by defendants.
On or about Feb. 7, he allegedly first became aware that he developed lung cancer, an asbestos-induced disease. He has suffered a lot of pain, and also incurred medical costs.
The plaintiffs hold Borg-Warner Corp., FMC Corp. and Union Carbide Corp., et al, responsible because the defendants allegedly negligently included asbestos fibers in their products when adequate substitutes were available and failed to provide adequate warnings and instructions concerning the dangers of working with or around products containing asbestos fibers.
The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and seek actual and compensatory damages of more than $50,000, plus interest, and any further relief that the court may deem just and proper.
They are represented by Benjamin R. Schmickle and Matthew C. Morris of SWMW Law LLC in St. Louis.
St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court Case number 1822-CC11419