In a recent noteworthy event, a long-standing legal dispute involving Valve, a prominent player in the gaming arena, has seen a significant move by the Supreme Court of New York, New York County (NYCAL). Crosby Valve LLC, the defendant in the case, had put forth a motion to dismiss the asbestos action, yet the court has denied this summary judgment motion.
The crux of the case revolves around allegations that Crosby Valve LLC was accountable for the asbestos exposure that plaintiff John Holland sustained. Crosby Valve contested these claims, arguing that no Crosby product was responsible for the asbestos exposure. However, the plaintiff’s team countered Crosby Valve’s assertions with Holland’s deposition testimony, specifying Crosby as a manufacturer.
In addition, the plaintiffs underscored that Crosby’s supporting affidavit suffered from a lack of personal knowledge, as revealed by the testimony from Crosby’s corporate affidavit. This was a critical point that strengthened the plaintiff’s position and informed the court’s refusal to dismiss the case.
For further insights on this case and related legal events, do view the corresponding report at JD Supra.