Criswell, T. v. Atlantic Richfield Co.

OPINION BY DONOHUE, J.:

Timothy Criswell (“Criswell”), as the executor of the estate of Earl J. Criswell (“Decedent”), appeals from the orders of court granting summary judgment in favor of appellees Atlantic Richfield Company (“Atlantic”) and Sunoco, Inc. (“Sunoco”) (collectively, “Appellees”). Following our review, we reverse.

This case involves negligence claims brought by Criswell under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C.A. § 30104, 1 against multiple defendants, claiming that exposure to asbestos during his time as a member of the Merchant Marine caused him to develop lung cancer. Specifically,…