Ryan

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

As always in the context of reviewing a demurrer, we consider the facts alleged in the third amended complaint (TAC) to be true. (Moore v. Regents of University of California (1990) 51 Cal.3d 120, 125.) We may also consider matters the trial court judicially noticed. (Serrano v. Priest (1971) 5 Cal.3d 584, 591.) Examined in the light of these rules, these are the facts in this case. Andy worked as a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer for approximately 23 years. He was assigned to vehicle inspections for approximately the last 12 years of his life. During the course of his employment as a vehicle inspector, Andy was exposed to chemical products manufactured by defendants, including solvents, paint strippers, and carburetor cleaners. These chemical products contained significant

1 Fifteen defendants filed demurrers and/or joinders in others’ demurrers: Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Biochem Systems; Rust-Oleum Corp.; WD-40 Company; CRC Industries, Inc.; Lustre-Cal; Radiator Specialty Company; Southwest Lubricants, Inc.; Dixon Investments, Inc.; The Supply Station, Inc. (Supply Station); Aervoe Industries, Inc.; Safariland, LLC (Safariland); Lawson…