Roman v. Radio Frequency Co.

—Order unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed without costs in accordance with the following Memorandum: Supreme Court properly denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment, but erred in striking defendant’s third affirmative defense asserting the Statute of Limitations. Plaintiff commenced this action on August 12, 1988, for personal injuries allegedly caused by the inhalation of fumes from induction bonding machines manufactured by defendant. For eight years, plaintiff maintained the machines and was exposed to their fumes. On August 5, 1985, after a sudden escape of…