Summary Judgment Award for Elliott Co. Reversed in Washington

SEATTLE -- A Washington appellate court has reversed an award of summary judgment to asbestos defendant Elliott Co., opining that the plaintiff had in fact produced enough evidence to support the claims. Kimball v. Asbestos Corp. LTD, et al., No. 60851-7-I (Wash. Ct. App.).

In the Nov. 10 opinion, the Washington Court of Appeals said there was sufficient evidence backing the plaintiff's allegations that he and his mother were exposed to asbestos through his father's work clothing.

Ernest Kimball IV asserted the claims on his behalf and the behalf of his mother, Phyllis Kimball, both of whom were allegedly exposed …