N.J. Court Dismisses Take-Home Asbestos Exposure Suit as Time-Barred

CAMDEN, N.J. –– A New Jersey federal court has dismissed a take-home asbestos exposure suit, ruling that claims asserted by a former mechanic and electrician on behalf of his wife were untimely.

In the April 8 opinion, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey found that the lawsuit was filed nine months after the limitations period had expired.

The plaintiffs asserted the claims on behalf of Renee Andro, who was allegedly exposed to take-home asbestos through her husband, who worked as a mechanic and electrician.

Union Carbide moved to dismiss the complaint, contending that the plaintiff …