What goes into a record-setting $20.9 million asbestos verdict? In the June edition of Washington State Association for Justice’s Trial News, SGB attorneys Kaitlin Cherf and Colin Mieling dive into the strategy behind their recent King County Superior Court jury verdict.

Their article covers:

• How a worker who followed every safety protocol was still unknowingly exposed to asbestos, and the legal theory that held the premises owner responsible.

• The allegations against Simpson Tacoma Kraft and how the trial team built the case around the company's failure to warn and failure to monitor.

• Three practical lessons from trial on team flexibility, courtroom technology, and working with juries on exhibit review.

Read the full article, “Asbestos/Premises Liability Verdict Against Simpson Tacoma Kraft.”