Evidence of Exposure to Friction Products Sufficient to Support Part of $6 Million Verdict

SAN FRANCISCO - Testimony from experts who claim that even small doses of asbestos contribute to the risk of asbestos-related disease is substantial evidence of causation under California law, a state court of appeals has held. Klima v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., No. A095614 (Calif. App. Ct., First Dist.).

Affirming and reversing a verdict awarded to the daughter of a 'shade tree' mechanic who claimed she was exposed to asbestos as her father worked on the family's automobiles, the First District California Court of Appeal ruled Sept. 22 that experts who are qualified to link low-dose exposure and mesothelioma may …