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Plaintiff’s Testimony and Defendant’s Affidavit Conflict, Summary Judgment Denied

Court: Supreme Court of New York, Albany County

Plaintiff Warren Stouch brought this asbestos action in February 2020, claiming he was exposed to asbestos at his jobs, including through the use and wear of asbestos containing gloves allegedly manufactured by Magid Glove.  

Discovery was exchanged and, importantly, Mr. Stouch was deposed. He testified he recalled wearing and cleaning asbestos containing kitchen gloves, which created dust, at two jobs — from 1957-1959 and from 1981-1989. He testified the gloves were made by Magid based on the logo …

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