McNeal v. Eaton Corp.

OPINION BY

POPOVICH, J.

¶ 1 Appellant Linda McNeal appeals from the entry of summary judgment in favor of Appellee Eaton Corporation, on November 5, 2001, in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Upon review, we reverse.

¶ 2 The facts and procedural history are as follows: On November 24, 1999, James R. McNeal, Jr., (Decedent) filed a complaint to recover for damages resulting from his exposure to asbestos. Decedent alleged that he suffered symptomatic asbestosis due to the products of numerous product manufacturers that utilized asbestos in their products, including Appellee Eaton…