Wisconsin Supreme Court to Review Foundry Worker's Strict Liability Claim

MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of a recent decision that affirmed dismissal of a strict products liability claim filed by a former foundry worker against a company that supplied sand to his employer. Haase v. Badger Mining Corp., No. 02-1681 (Wis. Sup. Ct.).

On Jan. 23, the state's highest court granted review of a petition filed by plaintiff Laverne Haase, who challenged the Wisconsin Court of Appeals' Aug. 6 decision dismissing his strict liability and negligence claims against silica supplier Badger Mining Corp. Haase alleged that he developed silicosis after several years …