Theer v. Philip Carey Co.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

HANDLER, J.

In this case, an asbestos fitter was exposed over a long period to asbestos in the workplace. He -died from lung cancer allegedly caused in part from asbestos-related injuries resulting from his exposure to this hazardous substance. Decedent’s surviving wife was indirectly exposed to asbestos in the course of handling decedent’s work clothes and, as a result, is allegedly at risk of contracting asbestos-related disease. In a strict-product-liability action brought by the surviving wife individually and on behalf of decedent, plaintiff…