Williams v. Placid Oil Co.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
COOKS, Judge.
I ¡¡On August 9, 2003, Myra Williams died at the age of 59. Several months prior to her death, Myra was diagnosed as having incurable, malignant mesothelioma. She endured a difficult and painful battle with that disease until her death. Myra was married to Jimmy Williams, Sr. and was the mother of four children.
Jiiiimy was exposed to asbestos fibers while working at the Placid Oil Facility in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Jimmy unknowingly brought the cancer causing fibers and dust home on his clothing after each day of work. Myra would handle and wash Jimmy’s clothing, and sustained…
Also in this document: Concurring in part, dissenting in part.
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