The companies that manufactured asbestos-based products were aware that it was dangerous, but they continued to use it over a period of time without disclosing the risks. This inattention led to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses.
As per statutes in asbestos cases, victims are given only a short time in which they can file a suit. Once a lawsuit has been filed, lawyers for both sides gather evidence during the process of discovery.