Trascher v. Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Inc.

PER CURIAM. *

11 This matter arises out of a lawsuit brought by plaintiffs in Orleans Parish against various defendants based on alleged asbestos exposure to their decedent, which occurred during his employment at Avondale Shipyards in Jefferson Parish. Commercial Union Insurance Company (“Commercial Union”), in its capacity as insurer of seven executive officers of Avon-dale Industries who reside outside of Orleans Parish, filed an exception of improper venue. In support of the exception, Commercial Union argued venue for plaintiffs’ suit against it was not proper in Orleans Parish, as La.…