Amato, T. v. Bell & Gossett

OPINION BY

LAZARUS, J.:

Crane Co. (“Crane”) appeals from judgments entered in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County in two asbestos-related lawsuits. Because the issues raised on appeal in both matters are substantially similar, we have, sua sponte, consolidated the cases for purposes of disposition. After careful review, we affirm both judgments.

Thomas Amato worked as a boilermaker at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard (“PNSY”) from 1972 through 1980. During that time, he worked with asbestos-containing products. As a result of his exposure to those products, Amato developed…