Distributor of Electrical Conduit Owes a Duty to Wife of Consumer

In a significant ruling, the Madison County Circuit Court found that distributors of asbestos-containing products may owe a duty of care to users’ spouses, as seen in Iben v. A.W. Chesterton Company. This challenges traditional liability boundaries, especially as Graybar Electric Company sought to dismiss claims of secondary exposure. The court’s denial of Graybar’s Motion for Summary Judgment raises important questions about foreseeability and responsibility in asbestos cases. Explore the implications of this ruling on future liability.