Subscribe- Plaintiff
- Munoz, Pete
- Represented By:
- Purdy, Stuart (Simon Greenstone Panatier, PC )
- Defense
- Pep Boys
- Represented By:
- Gunter, Joseph (Cook Law Group)
Summary
Plaintiff, the son of a woman who died from mesothelioma, claims asbestos fibers she allegedly inhaled while doing her son's laundry after he worked with automotive brakes at defendant Pep Boys.
Pep Boys blames her illness on exposure to cosmetic talc products and a wide range of underlying medical conditions.
Outcome
Settled
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- Plaintiff
- Defense
- Judge
- Frederick Shaller
- Jurisdiction
- Superior Court of California, Los Angeles
- Court
- Spring Street Courthouse
- Case Number
- 24STCV15955
- Industry
- Automotive
- Practice Area
- Asbestos, Products Liability
Sessions
AM Session
Openings
6 Chapters
| Description | Attorney | Witness | Witness Expertise | Presence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 00:00:00 | General Case Activities | |||||
| 00:00:24 | Opening Statement | Purdy, Stuart | ||||
| 00:38:56 | Opening Statement | Gunter, Joseph | ||||
| 00:52:16 | Break | |||||
| 01:21:45 | Witness Direct Examination | Purdy, Stuart | Emory , Dr. Theresa M.D | Pathology | In Person | |
| 02:30:56 | End of Session |
PM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
7 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
8 Chapters
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
5 Chapters
PM Session
Defense Witness(es)
5 Chapters
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.