Mesothelioma Lawsuits A lawsuit can help families get the much-needed compensation. These funds can be used to pay medical expenses or provide financial security. Companies that have exposed employees to asbestos could be held accountable through filing a lawsuit against asbestos. The cases are usually resolved or result in a verdict. It can take a number of years between asbestos exposure and the first symptoms. Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases can be fatal. Statute of Limitations Mesothelioma patients and their families must