Jason Dunlavey v. 3M Company
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
Plaintiffs commenced this action in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on August 2, 2024. (Complaint (Docket No. 1-1) at 1). Plaintiffs Jason Dunlavey, individually as the successor in interest of David L. Dunlavey (“Decedent”) and as personal representative of Decedent’s estate, and Eric Dunlavey and Todd Dunlavey, ______________________________________________________________________________
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Case No. CV 24-08746-MWF (AGRx) Date: December 12, 2024 Title: Jason Dunlavey et al v. 3M Company et al
individually as heirs of Decedent, brought this wrongful death action after Decedent died of mesothelioma on June 26, 2024. (Id. at 2). From 1967–2006, Decedent worked as a pipefitter and steamfitter for various employers at various worksites. (Id. at 5). In that capacity, Decedent used, handled, and was otherwise exposed to asbestos and asbestos containing products. (Id. at 1). Specifically, Decedent’s work included the service, maintenance, repair, installation, removal, and disposal of various systems containing…