Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County
This action was filed on behalf of decedent, Kenneth Last, alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working for general contractor, ALCOA Inc., n/k/a ARCONIC Inc., at the World Trade Center during the 1970s. ALCOA filed a motion for summary judgment arguing the fire-proofing material used at the World Trade Center during decedent’s employment was non-asbestos containing.
The court notes that summary judgment is a drastic remedy and should only be granted if the moving party …
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