Mesothelioma News Germline BAP1 mutations predispose to malignant mesothelioma. By Mesothelioma News June 6, 2014 June 6, 2014 Mesothelioma News Because only a small fraction of asbestos-exposed individuals develop malignant mesothelioma, and because mesothelioma clustering is observed in some families, we searched for genetic predisposing factors. APPEAL…Ron and Joan Ball. Plaintiff Appeals Ruling in Asbestos Case, Appellate Court Reverses Decision