In Re Hawaii Federal Asbestos Cases

OPINION GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION TO STRIKE STATE OF THE ART AS A DEFENSE TO THEIR STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY CLAIMS

BELLONI, District Judge.

Plaintiffs’ motion in limine asks the court to exclude “state of the art” evidence as a defense to their strict products liability claim. I denied the motion because the evidence is relevant to the plaintiffs’ negligence claim. However, I am striking the defense as it relates to plaintiffs strict liability claims.

BACKGROUND

This is a consolidated case wherein thirty-four former Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard employees seek damages against multiple defendants…