Spain v. Owens Corning Fiberglass Corp.

PRESIDING JUSTICE KNECHT

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff, Shirley Spain, as administrator of the estate of her husband, Marshal L. Spain (decedent), sued numerous manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, including Owens Corning Fiberglass Corporation (OC). Her complaint alleged the manufacturers were responsible for decedent’s injuries and later death. Before trial, all defendants but OC settled or were dismissed. A jury returned a verdict against OC, awarding plaintiff $1.8 million.

OC appeals, arguing (1) the evidence establishing proximate cause was insufficient as a…