For purposes of this article, the mesothelioma victim in this case will be referred to as Mr. C.R.

In a recent court decision, a Chicago jury ordered Avon Products to pay $24.4 million to the family of Mr. C.R., a mesothelioma victim. Mr. C.R. is a former janitor who was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2023. After his diagnosis, C.R. linked his illness to asbestos exposure during the 1980s when he was working at Avon in Morton Grove, Illinois. The lawsuit, which accused the company of negligently exposing C.R. to asbestos-containing talcum powder, was filed by C.R. and his family.

Mr. C.R. and his wife filed the lawsuit against Avon in April 2023, just a few months after receiving his mesothelioma diagnosis. C.R. was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the thin layer surrounding the lungs, known as the pleura. This illness is primarily caused by asbestos exposure. When asbestos is disturbed, it releases tiny fibers into the air. When inhaled or ingested, these fibers can get stuck in the pleura. Over time, they can cause inflammation and scarring. These processes can eventually lead to the development of mesothelioma tumors. Malignant pleural mesothelioma is the most common type, accounting for up to 90% of all mesothelioma diagnoses.

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