Kessinger v. GREFCO, Inc.

Plaintiffs Otto Kessinger, Windell and Judy Kessinger, Carl and Imogene Chase, and Juan and Guadalupe Hernandez filed separate suits in the circuit court of McLean County against defendant Grefco, Inc. (Grefco), and other defendants. In April 1992, these cases were consolidated into a single proceeding. By the time of trial, Grefco had become the only remaining defendant. Each of the male plaintiffs sought damages for alleged injuries he received working as an employee of Union Asbestos and Rubber Company (UNARCO) or its successor, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation (¡Owens) and for which…