Link v. Bayer Cropscience, Inc.

By Judge Paul M. Peatross, Jr.

This action, brought by Ruby H. Link in Albemarle Circuit Court on February 14, 2012, alleges negligence on the part of Bayer Cropscience, Inc., et al., resulting in Plaintiff’s exposure to asbestos and asbestos-related materials and eventual contraction of mesothelioma. This letter-opinion addresses demurrers by defendants E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. (“DuPont”) and Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc. (“PEC”). For the reasons stated below, DuPont’s and PEC’s demurrers are sustained.

Statement of Facts

Beginning in 1972 and until 1980, Plaintiff’s husband, William…