Treggett v. Garlock Industries and Kelly-Moore Paint Company
Case Summary
Robert Treggett is a 60-year old Washington resident, suffering from malignant pleural mesothelioma, a fatal cancer caused by asbestos exposure. He was a nuclear trained machinist mate, first class in the U.S. Navy from 1965-1972. His primary duties were in overhaul, repair and maintenance of both the primary and secondary nuclear propulsion plant equipment. Later as a civilian he performed remodeling work on his father’s home. The jury assessed 40% fault against Defendant Garlock Sealing Technologies and 14% fault to Defendant Kelly-Moore Paint Company. In addition, the jury allocated the remaining 46% fault to non-parties, including 39% to the U.S. Navy.
Verdict
October 2004
$36,688,496.00
Case Information
Treggett v. Garlock Industries and Kelly-Moore Paint Company
Cause No. BC307058
Jurisdiction
Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California
Hon. William F. Fahey, presiding
Plaintiff’s Experts
Arnold Brody, Ph.D., cell biology
Barry R. Horn, M.D., pulmonology
Samuel P. Hammar, M.D., pathology
Eric Vallieres, M.D. thoracic surgery
John Philip Templin, C.I.H., industrial hygiene
William E. Longo, Ph.D., materials science
David T. Fractor, Ph.D. economics
Robert Neff, CPA, accounting
Defense Experts
Andrew Churg, M.D., pathology
Donna Ringo, C.I.H., industrial hygiene
Carl Mangold, C.I.H., industrial hygiene
William Hughson, M.D., occupational medicine
Robert Sawyer, M.D., occupational medicine
James Delaney, maritime/admiralty
Plaintiff’s Counsel
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel, LLP, Dallas, Texas
Ron C. Eddins
Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel, LLP, Long Beach, California
Michael L. Armitage
Saar Swartzon
Defense Counsel
For Garlock Sealing Technologies – Glaspy & Glaspy, Walnut Creek, California
David M. Glaspy
Baronian Law Firm, Pasadena, California
Robert H. Baronian
For Kelly-Moore Paint Company Inc. – Foley & Mansfield, Walnut Creek, California
Stephen J. Foley, Peter B. Langbord
Disclaimer – Results obtained depend on the facts of each case. Award amounts are not actual cash amounts received by plaintiffs. Deductions are made for liens, attorney fees and expenses.