Velsicol Chemical Corp. v. Winograd

OPINION

This is an action for damages arising from the spraying of a pesticide, chlordane, at several Houston area apartment complexes. Petitioners are Velsicol Chemical Corporation, a pesticide manufacturer, and Columbia Management Services, Inc., d/b/a CMS Exterminating Service (collectively, Velsicol). Respondent Judwin Properties, Inc. (Judwin) manages apartments in the Houston area. Both Judwin and Velsicol were sued by tenants when the toxic chemical chlordane was used at some of the apartments managed by Judwin to treat for termites and other pests. This suit ‘involves independent…