Court Says Altered Product Liability Question Is One for the Jury

NEW YORK -- A New York trial court has denied summary judgment, finding that the question of whether an asbestos defendant can be held liable for an altered product is for a jury to decide. D'Ulisse, et al. v. Amchem Products Inc., et al., No. 113838/04 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., New York Cty.).

Judge Helen Freedman of the New York Supreme Court for New York County issued the order on Feb. 24.

Plaintiffs Alfred and Margaret D'Ulisse claim that Alfred's work for a brake company exposed him to asbestos. The Chrysler Corp. moved for summary judgment, arguing that Alfred's only exposure …