Scott v. Ford Motor Co.
California Court of Appeal
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1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
MARGULIES, Acting P. J.
Plaintiff Patrick Scott (Scott) owned and operated vehicle service stations for over 40 years, during which he was periodically exposed to asbestos from brake and clutch repair. He eventually developed mesothelioma, a form of cancer uniquely linked to asbestos. Scott and his wife Sharon (plaintiffs) filed suit against a wide variety of corporate defendants, alleging several causes of action for negligence and products liability.
The lawsuit ultimately proceeded to trial against only one defendant, Ford Motor Company (Ford). During plaintiffs’ case, the trial court…
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