Wilder v. Amatex Corp.

EXUM, Justice.

Plaintiff seeks damages for the disease asbestosis which he claims was caused by his exposure to products manufactured, sold or distributed by defendants.1 Plaintiff alleges that he contracted the disease asbestosis through years of on-the-job contact with asbestos products manufactured, sold or distributed by the various defendants. Defendant appellees, after answering, moved for summary judgment, asserting in their motions that the “applicable statutes of limitations and/or repose” barred plaintiffs claim. The trial court granted their motions and entered summary *552judgment…