Seventh Judicial District Asbestos Litigation v. Anchor Packing Co.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Raymond E. Cornelius, J.

The plaintiff, Constance F. Polito, was the spouse of Salvatore T. Polito, who died from mesothelioma, a disease commonly associated with exposure to asbestos. Mr. Polito has been described as a former auto mechanic, who allegedly was exposed to asbestos from friction products, over a number of years, during which time he installed and/or repaired brakes. The remaining defendants in the case, Burns International Services Corporation, formerly known as Borg-Warner Corporation, Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors…