Mesothelioma Settlements Most mesothelioma lawsuits end in settlements instead of the verdict of a jury. The defendants take a variety of factors into account during negotiations which include the cost of treatment and income loss. Compensation from a lawsuit for mesothelioma can help the victim and their families. Lawsuits also hold those accountable for asbestos exposure. The mesothelioma average settlement is approximately $1 million. Compensation for Suffering and Pain Mesothelioma victims or their families may receive compensation for pa