How to File a Mesothelioma Lawsuit Most lawsuits involve compensation for the victim's past and future medical treatment loss of income, death-of-life expenses and suffering. Settlements and jury awards can be in the millions. Contrary to the class action lawsuits that were filed when asbestos dangers were first discovered the majority of mesothelioma cases are dealt with as individual claims. This allows for a quicker and more assured payout. What is a lawsuit? A lawsuit is a civil legal action taken by someone against an individual or a com