Calif. Federal Court Dismisses Asbestos Claims Against Parker Hannifin

LOS ANGELES –– A California federal court has awarded summary judgment to asbestos defendant Parker Hannifin Corp., finding that “a reasonable jury could not find that any product manufactured or supplied by Parker was a substantial factor in causing plaintiff’s alleged injury.”

In two Oct. 24 documents, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California opined that the plaintiff had failed to prove the “fundamental” element of causation.

Paul Olds filed the complaint, contending that he had been exposed to asbestos-containing products while serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Defendant Parker Hannifin Corp. moved for summary judgment, contending …