Plant Insulation Co. v. Fibreboard Corp.

Opinion

HANING, J.

Plaintiff and appellant Plant Insulation Company appeals an order dismissing its breach of contract and indemnity action against defendant and respondent Fibreboard Corporation with respect to numerous pending actions in which appellant and respondent are named defendants by plaintiffs alleging personal injuries and wrongful death resulting from exposure to asbestos. Appellant contends the court misapplied the doctrine of exclusive concurrent jurisdiction.

Facts and Procedural History

Appellant is an industrial insulation contractor and installer and distributor of respondent’s…