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Neels v. Owens Corning Fiberglass
May 9, 1995
RESULT: Plaintiff Verdict jury awarded $ 1,500,000, and apportioned 40% fault to the decedent and 60% to the defendant, for a net verdict of $ 900,000.
The parties settled while post-trial motions were pending.
STATE: Montana
SUMMARY: Gerald Neels, Sr., worked as an insulator for about 30 years, during which time he was exposed to Kaylo block and pipe insulation, manufactured by Owens-Corning Fiberglass. Mr. Neels died of lung cancer at age 62. Suit was brought against Owens-Corning Fiberglass.
Defendant argued causation, claiming that Mr. Neels was a heavy cigarette smoker, who smoked two to three packs a day.
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