Illinois Supreme Court Fails to Resolve Issue of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
On March 22, 2012, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its decision in Simpkins v. CSX Transport. Inc.(Docket No. 110662). The Court had an opportunity to resolve a contentious issue that has split courts across the country, but declined to do so. The issue was whether a party owes a legal duty for secondhand asbestos exposure. [...]