Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division
Plaintiffs Chloyde Pelton and Shirley Pelton sued Defendant John Crane Inc. for negligence, willful and wanton conduct, and strict liability, alleging that Pelton developed mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos-containing products, including gaskets and packing, in the United States Navy. Pelton served as a pipefitter and shipfitter aboard the U.S.S. Lyman K Swenson from1959 to 1961, the U.S.S. Pritchett from 1961 to 1962, and the U.S.S. Frontier for 10 …
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