Owens v. Concrete Pipe & Products Co.

OPINION

GAWTHROP, District Judge.

Plaintiffs, Nina Owens and her husband William, brought this suit against defendant Concrete Pipe and Products Co. (“CP & P”), on theories of negligence and strict liability in tort, for damages allegedly sustained as a result of Ms. Owens’ exposure to toxic chemicals while she was an inspector at CP & P’s worksite. CP & P, which used the chemicals to manufacture concrete sound barriers, has impleaded Fosroc-Preco, the alleged manufacturer of the chemicals, as a third party defendant. All parties intend to present expert testimony at trial.

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