Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Sixth Circuit -- Olwen Moeller v. Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC

Insufficient evidence that deft's asbestos gaskets were a substantial cause of plaintiff's mesothelioma.

Concurrence:  Jury's rejection of strict liability for not warning inconsistent with negligence finding for not warning.

Dissent: IT'S ASBESTOS.


Olwen Moeller v. Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC
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