California Supreme Court May 15, 2000, S069596 (Hamilton v. Asbestos Corp., Ltd.)

Opinion

MOSK, J.

In this case we determine primarily whether a special statute limitations for injury or illness caused by exposure to asbestos (Code Civ. Proc., § 340.2) bars an action for a certain asbestos-related disease brought by a worker who retired before suffering a disability as defined by the statute.