Morrison v. Bethlehem Steel Corp.

Order unanimously affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: The complaint in this action for wrongful death alleges that plaintiff’s decedent died as a result of exposure to "Benzene” during the course of decedent’s employment. Plaintiff’s attorney concluded that of the 11 named defendants three were so-called "target defendants”, the liability of the others being somewhat questionable. A few months after the action was commenced plaintiff’s attorney suggested to the eight "secondary” defendants that their cases could be settled for approximately $2,000 each. The four defendants involved in this…