Miller v. Continental Mineral Processing

MAXWELL, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Grover Miller (“Miller”) died from injuries allegedly resulting from his exposure to silica and silica dust where he was employed. The personal representative of Miller’s estate, Geraldstine Miller (“Ger-aldstine”), filed suit on behalf of the wrongful-death beneficiaries against numerous defendants alleging various causes of action. Of these defendants, Continental Mineral Processing, Engelhard Corporation, and Mearl Corporation moved for summary judgment, arguing the claims against them were barred by the statute of limitations. The circuit court agreed and…