Court: Delaware Superior, New Castle County.
This matter involves two cases consolidated for trial, both of which involve Midwest farmers with alleged exposure to asbestos from Remington-brand shotgun shells used from the 1960s to the 1980s.
In both cases, plaintiffs contracted mesothelioma.
Asbestos was used in shotgun sells by certain manufacturers during the 1960s and 1970s in the wadding or filler material. Wadding is the substance placed between the powder and the shot, ensuring the shot remains intact during firing. Asbestos provided heat resistance and helped maintain the structural integrity of the shell, reducing the risk of misfires and ensuring a consistent shot pattern.
TheSchoepke case continued to verdict. The jury found Remington and EIDP negligent. The jury apportioned 40 percent of the liability to Remington and the remainder to EIDP. The jury awarded $1.5 million in damages to Schoepke’s estate and $7.5 million to his eight surviving children and Janet Schoepke.
Read the full decision here.
