Punitive Damages Claim Survives Summary Judgment In California Asbestos Case

(January 12, 2024, 10:39 AM EST) -- LOS ANGELES — A punitive damage claim in an asbestos-exposure case against Hajoca Corp. will proceed to trial after a judge in California denied summary judgment after crediting allegations that the defendant took no steps to ensure the safety of its products despite lawsuits reaching back to the 1970s that put it on notice about potential hazards....