SAN FRANCISCO - A joint-compound manufacturer claims that a mesothelioma sufferer awarded $20 million couldn't prove causation with her theory that "any exposure" is a contributing factor and that the award is the result of prejudice and passion (Joan Mahoney, et al. v. Advocate Mines LTD, et al., No. 458140, Calif. Super., San Francisco Co.; See 03/19/08, Page 5).Full story on lexis.com : http://www.mealeysonline.com/mealey/ppv/articleSearch.do?searchTerm=%22%2023-8 Mealeys Litig. Rep. Asb. 8%20(2008)%20%22&pageLimit=10&pageNumber=0&publication=All+Mealey+Publications%3BMEALEY%3BMEALEY&relativeDateValue=NONE&fromDate=&toDate=&loc=mealeysrss