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Wrongful death of former laborer

January 10, 2023

William Simcic, a retired laborer, vehicle mechanic, and industrial sprinkler fitter, developed lung cancer and asbestosis. He died from his condition at the age of 74.

His heir’s wrongful death suit against Water Applications Distribution Group, Inc., and others settled at jury selection for more than $1.25 million.

Citation: Simcic v. Water Applications Distrib. Grp., Inc., Undisclosed Dkt. No. (Cal. Super. Ct. San Francisco Cnty. Dec. 2022).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Gilbert L. Purcell, Novato, Calif.