New Jersey Partner Roy Viola achieved a significant legal victory for a train equipment manufacturing client in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
The estate of the decedent alleged that he was exposed to asbestos during his career as a maintenance worker for a major national railroad service, specifically implicating the client for purportedly manufacturing cranes that contained asbestos components.
GRSM pursued a dismissal from the outset of the suit, arguing that while the client had previously manufactured the cranes in question, they had sold the business years before the decedent began his employment with the railroad. After Viola filed a motion for summary judgment and opted not to engage in settlement discussions, the plaintiff ultimately agreed to voluntarily dismiss the case against GRSM's client.
This outcome reinforces GRSM’s reputation as a national leader in litigation and highlights its proficiency in defending environmental, chemical exposure, asbestos, and toxic tort claims. With a proven track record in navigating complex litigation and limiting liability, GRSM’s experienced attorneys are well-equipped to handle all aspects of asbestos cases.
Contact a member of GRSM's Environmental/Toxic Tort team to learn how our attorneys can assist with claims involving environmental or toxic exposures.