Abernathy v. Sandoz Chemicals/Clariant Corp.

MARTIN, Judge.

Plaintiff was employed by defendant Clariant Corporation (formerly Sandoz Chemicals Corporation) as a pipe fitter and insulator from 24 June 1968 until 30 June 1993. On 16 February 1996, plaintiff filed a claim alleging that he was suffering from asbestosis as a result of his exposure to asbestos in connection with his employment. Defendants denied the claim.

Briefly summarized, the evidence tended to show that plaintiff testified he was exposed to asbestos while working in pipefitting, insulation, construction and maintenance work for defendant employer. Plaintiff testified that…