Olivo v. Exxon Mobil Corp.

Describing the “asbestos litigation crisis” in the courts, NCLC urged the New Jersey Supreme Court to decline to assign liability to landowners for asbestos exposure that occurs to individuals offsite through secondary exposure. In its brief, NCLC listed the increasing number of courts which have refused to assign liability to premises owners for exposure to asbestos which occurs offsite because of the specter of almost limitless liability.

Rejecting the position advanced by NCLC, the New Jersey Supreme Court assigned liability to landowners for asbestos exposure that occurs to individuals offsite through secondary exposure.

Amicus brief filed 12/12/05. Decided 4/24/06.