Morgan v. J-M Manufacturing Co., Inc. (2021)
Plaintiff contracted mesothelioma, allegedly from asbestos-concrete pipe manufactured by defendant, a successor to Johns Manville's asbestos-concrete business. A $15 million punitive damage award is reversed for lack of evidence that an officer, director or managing agent of defendant acted with malice, oppression or fraud or authorized or ratified any conduct. Romo v. Ford Motor Co. (2002) 99 Cal.App.4th 1115 doesn't… Read More