Beierschmitt v. Grobet File Co. CA2/5
Karl Beierschmitt (Karl), a California resident, was allegedly exposed to asbestos products while working in dental offices, including in California, from 1955 to 1975. Many years later, he was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. Karl and his wife, Margaret Beierschmitt (collectively, plaintiffs), sued Grobet File Company of America, LLC (Grobet), successor in interest to William Dixon Company (Dixon), as a manufacturer of asbestos products in California. In this appeal from the trial court’s order granting Grobet’s motion to quash service of summons for lack of personal jurisdiction, we consider whether plaintiffs sufficiently demonstrated their claims arise out of or relate to Grobet’s forum-directed activities, which is necessary to establish specific (case-linked) jurisdiction.
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