ASBESTOS: BNSF is entitled to the common carrier exception to strict liability for transportation of vermiculite, $8 million verdict for 2 mesothelioma deaths due to handling of vermiculite at its Libby railyard reversed… Morris reversed. [Read more…]
$8 million verdict, 2 mesothelioma deaths, Libby railyard
VERDICT: $8 million, 2 mesothelioma deaths due to BNSF’s handling of vermiculite containing asbestos at its Libby railyard… defense verdict as to negligence and punitives. [Read more…]