Legal Opinion
Robertson v. Doug Ashy Building Materials, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided October 4, 2011No. 2010 CA 1551PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWelch, J.
^Plaintiffs, Frances Robertson, Phillis Castille, Leslie Robertson, and Stewart Roberston, appeal a trial court judgment granting summary judgment in favor of defendant, Union Carbide Corporation (Union Carbide), dismissing their survival and wrongful death claims. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.
BACKGROUND
On June 30, 2004, Harris Robertson (Harris) was diagnosed with mesothelioma and died from the disease on November 27, 2004. On May 26, 2005, plaintiffs, Harris’ wife and children, filed this lawsuit against a host of defendants seeking to recover damages allegedly resulting…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Rando v. Anco Insulations Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2009
- Jones v. Estate of SantiagoSupreme Court of Louisiana · 2004
- Babin v. Winn-Dixie Louisiana, Inc.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2000
- McAskill v. American Marine Holding Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 2009
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3Cited by15 opinions
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