Schwoerer v. Union Oil Co.

Opinion

PUGLIA, P. J.

Plaintiff Michael Schwoerer (plaintiff) appeals from a judgment of dismissal entered after the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendants Union Oil Company of California (Union), Ashland Chemical, Inc. (Ashland), E. R. Vine & Co. (Vine), and Ebbetts Pass Gas Service (Ebbetts). Plaintiff’s action is based on injuries allegedly caused by inhalation of and dermal contact with a solvent manufactured and/or distributed by defendants. Plaintiff alleges that as a result of his exposure to the solvent, he now suffers from multiple physical ailments, including…