A Colorado woman suffering from mesothelioma is seeking compensation for her physical pain and mental anguish.

Joann Dennett worked for 50 years in various positions she believes caused the mesothelioma by exposing her to loose asbestos fibers.  In the suit, she names 73 corporations whose products or environments contained the dangerous carginogen.

Dennett's attorneys claim that the employers failed to warn employees about the risks of asbestos and continued to use the material even when substitutes were available.  The companies also neglected to inform workers of proper handling and hygiene techniques pertaining to asbestos.  Moreover, Dennett has tried but has been unable to locate documents regarding asbestos-use among her former employers.  She suspects these documents were destroyed and has noted this as an impairment to her case.

Because of her illness, Dennett can no longer work.  She is seeking compensation for lost income and medical expenses.  Some of the defendants include Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Electric, General Motors, Goodyear, Honeywell International, Ingersoll-Rand, International Paper, MetLife, Monsanto, and Pfizer.