California Conflict in 'New Wave' Asbestos Cases

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photo-2 A novel theory of asbestos liability.

Nearly identical arguments on summary judgment.

And two very different decisions entered almost a month apart by the same state court system.

Not unprecedented, but asbestos counsel in California are nevertheless scratching their heads over two recent summary judgment decisions reached in San Francisco and Orange counties on the question of whether an agency that stamped its so-called "Seal of Approval" on asbestos-containing products should be held liable for injuries allegedly caused …