Facts

Plaintiff Leroy L. White worked as a "tapper" for National Metallurgical for approximately 11 months from 1966 until 1967, during which he was stationed near a furnace that expelled molten silica onto molds. Employees were ordered to wear protective gear containing asbestos fibers while working in this area to protect against injury from molten metal. White later died.

Plaintiff Christine M. White sued various defendants. Only her case against defendant Steel Grip. Inc. proceeded to trial.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that the protective gear contained asbestos cloth, which was manufactured by defendant.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant contended that the clothing was made of Chrysotile fiber, which has been deemed the least carcinogenic of asbestos fibers.

Injuries

Death and loss of consortium.

Result

The jury returned a defense verdict and awarded defendants $20,999 in costs.