Evelyn Nye, Individually and as Surviving Spouse and Next-of-Kin of Hugh Todd Nye v. Bayer Cropscience, Inc.

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT KNOXVILLE August 3, 2009 Session EVELYN NYE, individually and as surviving spouse and next-of-kin of HUGH TODD NYE, v. BAYER CROPSCIENCE, INC., et al. Direct Appeal from the Circuit Court for Hamilton County, Division IV No. 06C760 Hon. W. Neil Thomas, III, Judge _________________________ No. E2008-01596-COA-R3-CV - FILED OCTOBER 14, 2009 _________________________ Defendants sold materials containing asbestos to the deceased’s employer, where he was exposed to asbestos and contracted mesothelioma from which he died. Plaintiff’s widow brought this action…