Murphy v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp.

KITTREDGE, Acting Judge:

Janet Murphy, a resident of Virginia, brought this action alleging she developed mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos fiber trapped in the clothing of her father, Dr. Charles Baker, while he worked for E.I. Du Pont de Nemours at several locations, including the facility located in Camden, South Carolina. The trial court granted the respondents’ motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction based upon the Door Closing Statute.1 Murphy and her husband appeal.2 We reverse and remand.3

FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGOUND

Janet B. Murphy and David M. Murphy,…