Peter v. Sprinkmann Sons Corp.

¶ 1. Pamela Peter appeals the summary judgment order dismissing her claim against *417Sprinkmann Corporation seeking damages in an asbestos case involving the death of her husband, Donald Peter. The circuit court ruled that her claim was barred by Wis. Stat. § 893.89, the construction statute of repose. Peter claims that § 893.89, does not bar her claim because: (1) the damages exception in § 893.89(4)(d), allowing claims for "[d]amages that were sustained before April 29, 1994" applies because Donald's exposure to asbestos occurred long before April 29,1994; and (2) Sprinkmann's work with the…