Adams v. Am. Optical Corp.

James P. Jones, United States District Judge

In this diversity action, plaintiff Gary Adams, a former coal miner, alleges that he developed pneumoconiosis and silica-induced airway obstruction after wearing faulty respirators manufactured, designed, and sold by defendants American Optical Corporation and Mine Safety Appliances Company. The defendants have moved for summary judgment, arguing that the plaintiff's claims are barred by Virginia's two-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions. For the reasons that follow, I will grant the defendants' Motions for Summary Judgment.

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