Matter of Nyc Asbestos Litig

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey does not owe a duty of care to the plaintiff, Elizabeth Holdampf, for asbestos exposure allegedly caused by her husband's work clothes. The court reversed the Appellate Division’s modification of the summary‑judgment order and reinstated the trial court’s dismissal, finding no employer or landowner duty exists in these circumstances.