California Supreme Court Won't Review Chrysotile-Negligent Packaging Verdict

SAN FRANCISCO - The California Supreme Court has refused to review a recent unpublished state appeals court ruling that affirmed a nearly $3 million award to a man who developed mesothelioma as a result of an asbestos mining company's failure to properly package its chrysotile product. Haas v. Calaveras Asbestos, LTD., No. S098107 (Calif. Sup. Ct.).

In a decision issued July 11 without an opinion, the state high court said it would not review the First District Court of Appeal decision, which it issued on April 25.

The appeals court had ruled that enough evidence existed for a …