District Court, S.D. New York December 20, 2011, No. 07 Civ. 9431 (DC) (Surre v. Foster Wheeler LLC)

MEMORANDUM DECISION

CHIN, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff John Surre alleges that he developed mesothelioma as a result of his exposure to asbestos-containing materials while working for the United States Navy and Quality Insulation. Defendant Crane Co. — one of dozens of original defendants to this action — is an industrial product manufacturer, founded in 1855.