Texas Asbestos MDL Judge Denies Bulk Supplier Summary Judgment Motion

HOUSTON -- The judge overseeing the Texas Asbestos MDL has denied two motions filed by asbestos defendants who sought summary judgment based on their roles as bulk suppliers, HarrisMartin is reporting. In re: MDL Asbestos Litigation, No. 2004-03964 (Texas 11th Jud. Dist. Ct., Harris Cty.).

In an order released today, Judge Mark Davidson of the Texas 11th Judicial District Court for Harris County found that Union Carbide fell under the material alteration exception of the bulk supplier defense, stating that 'in marketing Calidria, [movant Union Carbide], by and through its authorized sales employees made representations to companies discounting any health …