Key Houston Seeks Dismissal of Claims Filed More Than Three Years After Dissolution

GALVESTON, Texas - Parties in a Texas silica suit are awaiting word on whether the dissolution of defendant Key Houston more than three years before plaintiffs sued them for alleged silica-related injuries forever bars their claims against the company. Barnett, et al. v. American Optical Corp., et al., No. 03CV1071 (Texas Dist. Ct., Galveston Cty.).

Argument on a Key Houston motion for summary judgment in the case was heard June 23 before Judge Lonnie Cox of the 56th Judicial District Court in Galveston County.

According to Key Houston, the plaintiffs' silica injury claims are barred under Texas and Florida corporate …