Summary
The Indiana Supreme Court held that a spouse who allegedly contracted an asbestos-related disease from fibers brought home on her husband's clothing had standing as a bystander under Indiana's Product Liability Act. The court reversed the dismissal of the action and directed that it be reinstated.
Holdings
- A plaintiff who allegedly contracted a disease from asbestos fibers brought home on her husband's person and clothing has standing as a bystander under Indiana's Product Liability Act.
Questions Presented
- Whether a person who allegedly contracted an asbestos-related disease from fibers brought home on her husband's person and clothing qualifies as a bystander and therefore has standing as a consumer under Indiana's Product Liability Act.
Disposition
reversed_and_remanded
Cases Cited (4)
- Stegemoller v. ACandS, Inc., 749 N.E.2d 1216, 1220 (Ind. Ct. App. 2001)(followed through subsequent Supreme Court decision)
- Stegemoller v. ACandS, Inc., 761 N.E.2d 423 (Ind. 2001)(procedural history)
- Estate of Shebel v. Yaskawa Elec. Am., Inc., 713 N.E.2d 275, 279 (Ind. 1999)(followed)
- Stegemoller v. ACandS, Inc., 767 N.E.2d 974 (Ind. 2002)(followed)
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