Maryland Court Dismisses Asbestos Claims Against Hopeman Brothers

BALTIMORE –– A Maryland federal court has awarded summary judgment to Hopeman Brothers Inc. in an asbestos case, finding that the plaintiffs had not presented enough evidence that would allow a reasonable jury to conclude that the alleged exposure occurred with frequency, proximity and regularity.

In the Aug. 10 order, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed a number of claims against the defendant, including the claims for strict liability and negligence.

The plaintiffs asserted the claims on behalf of Charles Ambrose Haney, contending that he was exposed to asbestos-containing products while working as a machinist …