Date: March 12, 2021

Law360: Seattle Jury Clears Manufacturer in $27M Asbestos Suit

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Date: March 12, 2021
by foleyandmansfield

Law360: Seattle Jury Clears Manufacturer in $27M Asbestos Suit

Foley & Mansfield attorneys Diane Babbitt and Brian Smith won a significant victory for client Pryor Giggey, a manufacturer of boiler insulation accused of sending asbestos-containing insulation to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where the plaintiff worked as a boilermaker and sought $27 million in damages. The Foley & Mansfield team argued and proved the absence of evidence of the claims and in a 10-2 jury vote, cleared their client of the claims.

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