LeMarbe v. Dow Chemical Co.

This is a wrongful death action based on strict tort liability brought by plaintiff, Carolyn Sue LeMarbe, administrator of the estate of her deceased husband, James G. LeMarbe, against defendants, Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company (Thompson-Hayward). A jury found for defendants and judgment was entered for them on the verdict. Plaintiff appeals, presenting two issues: (1) whether questions asked of expert witnesses unreasonably called decedent’s conduct into question, and (2) whether the trial court erred in not giving to the jury certain of plaintiff’s…