Premises Owner, Widow Battle Over Asbestos Liability In Delaware Supreme Court

Mealey's (July 24, 2020, 2:05 PM EDT) -- WILMINGTON, Del. — A premises owner told the Delaware Supreme Court in April that under applicable Louisiana law, it cannot be liable for asbestos exposure experienced by employees of contractors who controlled the worksite.  But in a June 30 reply, a widow says an expert in asbestos hazards should not be permitted to stand idly by while contractors suffer exposure (Sandra Kivell, et al. v. Union Carbide Corp., No. 15, 2020, Del. Sup.)....