Mesothelioma

Parties Trade Blows as Court Rules to Preclude Expert Opinions

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, August 11, 2022

The late Robie Walls brought this asbestos action in early 2020 after a mesothelioma diagnosis. He alleged asbestos exposure from his service in the United States Navy and his civilian career as a tractor-trailer fleet mechanic. Walls died from the disease in October 2020 and his widow continued the action against the remaining defendants. After a February 2022 summary judgment ruling, defendant Ford moved the court to reconsider, resulting in in this …

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