Court Reverses Summary Judgment Award, Says Complaint Language Was Ambiguous

SEATTLE -- A Washington appellate court has reversed the dismissal of an asbestos action, finding that the plaintiff should have been allowed the opportunity to clarify language in his complaint. Farrow, et al. v. Alfa Laval Inc., et al., No. 62996-4-I (Wash. Ct. App., Div. 1).

In the Aug. 8 opinion, the Washington Court of Appeals, Division One, said that language the plaintiff inserted in his complaint in an attempt to avoid removal was ambiguous and, when clarified, does not preclude the underlying claims.

The underlying lawsuit, filed by Michael Farrow and his wife, Lidia, contends that Farrow was …