Chandler v. Johns-Manville Corp.

CAVANAUGH, Judge:

In this case, Davis King and his wife, Queen King, filed a Complaint in assumpsit and trespass in September, 1978, alleging injuries to the husband-plaintiff as a result of exposure to products manufactured by the defendants below while he was employed at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Mr. King worked at the Navy Yard from 1946 to 1976. 1 The defendants, who are the appellees herein, filed motions for summary judgment based on the theory that the action was barred by the statute of limitations. The court below granted the motion and summary judgment was entered as to all…