Donoughe v. Lincoln Electric Co.

OPINION BY

McCAFFERY, J.:

¶ 1 Before the Court are cross-appeals from a judgment entered against Hobart Brothers Company (“Hobart”); the Lincoln Electric Company (“Lincoln”); and nine other manufacturers of asbestos products, in favor of John E. and Helen Do-noughe, husband and wife (collectively, “Donoughe”), in the total amount of $396,000, plus post-verdict interest. After careful review, we affirm as to Lincoln’s and Hobart’s claims, and vacate and remand as to Donoughe’s claim.

¶ 2 The factual and procedural history of this case, as set forth by the trial court, is as follows:

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