Nolan v. Weil-McLain

Plaintiff, Sally Louise Nolan, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Clarence Nolan (decedent), sued numerous manufacturers of asbestos-containing products, including defendant, Weil-McLain. Her complaint alleged the manufacturers were responsible for decedent’s injuries and later death. Before trial, all manufacturers but defendant settled or were dismissed. A jury returned a verdict against defendant, awarding plaintiff $2,368,000.

Defendant appeals, arguing that (1) the trial court erred by excluding evidence of decedent’s other exposures to asbestos; (2) the trial court erred by…