Spanish citizens with asbestosis may sue asbestos manufacturer in New Jersey where manufacturer’s products were made
A New Jersey Court of Appeals has held that fifteen Spanish citizens can sue Owens-Illinois in New Jersey for claims that they suffered asbestosis after exposure to Owens-Illinois’ Kaylo asbestos products while working aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships docked at United States-Spanish military installations in Spain. The Spanish tradesmen worked on U.S. warships between 1950 and 1998. The trial judge dismissed the cases at the manufacturer’s request based on the legal doctrine of forum non
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