Florida Supreme Court: Spousal Damages Available In Post-Mesothelioma Marriage

(May 10, 2024, 10:10 AM EDT) -- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Because a wrongful death claim arises at death, a woman who married her longtime boyfriend after his mesothelioma diagnosis qualifies as a surviving spouse under state law, the Florida Supreme Court said May 9 while recognizing that the outcome could lead to recovery for damages unavailable had the man survived....