Mixed Causation Is Jury Question in Asbestos Cases Involving Smokers

Mixed Causation Is Jury Question in Asbestos Cases Involving Smokers
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has ruled that two plaintiffs alleging that asbestos exposure caused their illnesses cannot have their cases dismissed on summary judgment simply because their doctor opined their illnesses are attributable both to asbestos exposure and to smoking. According to the plaintiffs’ attorney, the court’s ruling could impact many cases beyond asbestos litigation by setting …
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