John H. Weddle, et al vs. AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc. – A Virginia Corporation, et al

Case Background

On October 27, 2021, Plaintiff John H. Weddle and Vera G. Weddle filed an asbestos-related product liability lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Multnomah County, Oregon State(Case number: 21CV41693). Judges Stephen K. Bushong, Judith H. Matarazz, Shelley D. Russell, Rima Ghandour, Thomas M. Ryan, Amy M. Baggio, David F. Rees, and Andrew M. Lavin presided over this case.

Cause

John H. Weddle, a longtime resident of Oregon, operated Willamette Lanes, a bowling alley, from 1970 to 2009. Throughout his career, he worked with asbestos-containing products, including bowling balls, automatic pin-setting machines, ball return machines, and drilling machines. These products had asbestos in gaskets, clutches, and motors. Between 1976 and 1995, John and his wife, Vera G. Weddle, also worked with ceramics at home. They handled asbestos-containing ceramic slip, talc, and kiln supplies. In June 2021, doctors diagnosed John with mesothelioma, a fatal disease caused by asbestos exposure.

Injuries

John H. Weddle suffered from mesothelioma, a severe and terminal cancer. His prolonged exposure to asbestos in his bowling alley and home caused the disease. As mesothelioma progressed, he experienced debilitating pain, loss of lung function, and overall health deterioration. He underwent extensive medical treatment, including hospitalization, chemotherapy, and palliative care. His illness caused immense emotional distress and severely impacted his quality of life.

Damages

Asbestos exposure led to significant financial burde