Missouri Court of Appeals August 3, 1993, 62184, 62242 (Clayton Center Associates v. W.R. Grace & Co.)

GRIMM, Judge.

Plaintiffs are the owners of an office building constructed in 1971-73. During its construction, defendant’s fireproofing product, which contained asbestos, was installed in the budding. At trial, plaintiffs contended that the fireproofing contaminated the building, necessitating the product’s removal. A jury agreed and awarded plaintiffs both compensatory and punitive damages.