Legal Opinion
Wingo v. Celotex Corp.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided November 24, 1987No. 86-1232PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WIDENER, Circuit Judge:
The Celotex Corporation appeals from the judgment of the district court granting the motion of the Norfolk & Western Railway Company for indemnity against Celo-tex. We are of opinion that the district court erred, and we reverse.
The original plaintiff in this case, Cecil Wingo, Sr., sued N & W and various manufacturers (including Celotex) to recover damages for injuries incurred due to his exposure to asbestos while employed as a laborer for N & W. Celotex sold to the N & W the asbestos which injured Wingo. After a jury trial, Wingo was awarded $200,000 on his claim…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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