The plaintiffs filed a wrongful death and survival action claiming their decedent, Michael Walashek, developed mesothelioma from his work as a career boiler maker from 1967-86. The plaintiff’s social security records listed his employers FBS, Inc. and Camass Company, along with others. The case was removed to federal court and FBS, Inc. moved for summary judgment. Previously, a gasket manufacturer and cloth manufacturer moved for and were granted summary judgment. A summary of that decision can be found here.
Specially, FBS, Inc. argued that …
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