Neal v. A-Best Prods. Co., 22026 (12-31-2008)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-Appellee Shirley Neal bought the underlying cause of action on her own behalf and as executrix of the estate of Arthur Neal, against sixty-two companies that had allegedly supplied asbestos-containing products to workplaces frequented by Neal's husband, Arthur. Neal alleged in the complaint that Arthur had significant exposure to asbestos and/or asbestos-containing products during 23 years of employment as a sheet-metal worker and laborer. Neal further alleged that Arthur had developed asbestos-related lung diseases and had died in September 2002, as a direct and…