Wisconsin Appeals Court: Jurors Were Properly Instructed Before Reaching Decision in Owens-Illinois Kaylo Trial

MILWAUKEE - A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld a decision in favor of Owens-Illinois following a dispute over questions presented to a jury that ultimately found the company was not liable for failing to warn an insulator about the dangers associated with the asbestos product Kaylo. Kasun v. Owens-Illinois, No. 00-2550 (Wis. Ct. App.).

The state's First District Court of Appeals said Aug. 14 that although plaintiff Stephen Kasun and his wife, Edna, identify some arguable uncertainties created by two key questions on the jury's verdict form, the uncertainties are inconsequental considering the jury's ultimate finding that Owens-Illinois was not …