Unseen Harm, Unyielding Advocacy
We Fight for Asbestos and Toxic Substance Victims
Stemple Law has championed justice for over four decades, representing victims of asbestos exposure and other toxic substances. We're here to answer your questions and turn confusion into a path forward.
Featured Cases
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Long Beach Naval Shipyard Litigation Project & Mare Island Naval Shipyard Project
Our firm filed individual asbestos cases for over 4,000 current and retired Long Beach and Mare Island Naval Shipyards workers. Collaborating with several esteemed firms, we constituted 25% of all asbestos lawsuits in the United States as of August 2, 1982—the day Johns Manville, the largest asbestos product manufacturer, filed for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Protection. This pivotal case set the groundwork for today's asbestos trust funds, allowing victims to sue both non-bankrupt entities and present claims to these trusts.
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Potter v. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
In 1985, while representing families in a fear-of-cancer landfill case against the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Gordon discovered an asbestos epidemic in the nation’s tire industry. We went on to represent 13,000+ Tire Workers. The landfill case was tried to the Court in a non-jury trial and awarded $3.9 million. This was the largest award of its kind in the U.S. at that time.
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Bad Faith Insurance Spinoff from Potter v. Firestone
Gordon soon began writing to the homeowner’s insurer on behalf of one of the families. He sought the full policy limit for the house and property valued at $250,000. At trial the jury awarded the family $5 million in punitive damages because the insurer had acted in Bad Faith for delaying a valid claim, in hopes its homeowner claimants would just give up.
About Gordon
From a chance meeting in 1977 with a man facing the tragedy of Mesothelioma, Gordon Stemple devoted his career to championing asbestos victims and other sufferers of toxic exposure. He spearheaded landmark litigation projects that allowed him to help shape the Asbestos Trust Funds of today, represented thousands in the American tire industry, and secured millions in compensation.
With 45 years of relentless advocacy, Gordon now focuses on assisting former asbestos clients and their families while maintaining vigilance for the rights of senior citizens.
Do You Have a Card Like This?
If you or a loved one have or had a Shipyard or Tire Worker card, it's more than a piece of laminated paper; it's a key to understanding your legal rights, especially amid changing statutes of limitations. Don't let an asbestos-related diagnosis catch you unprepared—your card could be a critical reminder, a piece of the puzzle for securing justice and compensation. You may still have viable rights to pursue.
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No Fee Unless a Financial Recovery is Made on Your Behalf
At Stemple Law, a free consultation truly means free. The firm will listen to your concerns and evaluate whether they can assist you effectively. If a plan of action is agreed upon, then next steps will be taken to pursue your case. You owe nothing if you decide not to proceed based on the firm's suggestions.
There are compelling reasons to contact Stemple Law as soon as possible. One of the primary considerations is the Statute of Limitations, which dictates the time frame within which you must file your lawsuit to seek compensation for personal injuries or wrongful death. These statutes vary by jurisdiction and can be particularly specialized for cases like asbestos-related injuries in California. Don't risk losing your right to compensation; act now.
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