Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, October 6, 2022
In this asbestos action, Plaintiff George Sweikart alleged that his mesothelioma resulted from exposure to asbestos-containing products, including brakes and clutches from defendant Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (“Akebono”). Akebono, a Japanese company, filed a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction, alleging that no personal jurisdiction exists over it in California.
A non-resident defendant is subject to a state’s general jurisdiction if its contacts “are so continuous and systematic, as to render …
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