Whitlock v. FOSTER WHEELER, LLC

Opinion

HORNER, J. *

Plaintiffs and respondents Paul and Marguerite Whitlock (jointly the Whitlocks) sued defendant and appellant Foster Wheeler, LLC (Foster Wheeler), among others, asserting negligence, strict liability and loss of consortium for mesothelioma and other lung damage contracted by Paul Whitlock after his exposure to asbestos allegedly manufactured and distributed by Foster Wheeler. After a trial lasting 16 days, the jury deliberated for three days before returning a defense verdict in favor of Foster Wheeler. The Whitlocks moved for a new trial based on juror misconduct, which…