Biglioli v. Durotest Corp.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Heher, J.

The gravamen of these actions in tort for negligence is the wrongful exposure of plaintiff’s decedent, Ethel Biglioli, in the course of her employment with the defendant corporation, to '‘beryllium and its various compounds and combinations” used in the manufacture of fluorescent and incandescent electric light bulbs.

The first action was brought February 26, 1952 by Ethel Biglioli herself. The complaint alleged total permanent disability from the inhalation of toxic beryllium dust and fumes while in the pursuit of her work. Her death, August…