Hon. Howard L. Halm


Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court (Ret.)


Mediator  •  Arbitrator  •  Referee

Environmental, Toxic Tort, Asbestos

Case Summaries

  • Claims involving mesothelioma with alleged cosmetic talc exposure.

  • Living mesothelioma caused by exposure to construction products.

  • Brain injures (diminished IQ) caused by exposure to photographic developing chemicals.

  • Living mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos-containing products found in shipyard.

  • Pulmonary asbestosis caused by exposure to asbestos-containing products found in shipyard.

  • Habitability cases involving mold and bed bug exposures.

  • Living mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos mined by mining company and incorporated into asbestos-containing products.

  • Exposures from toluene in glue causing stroke.