Understanding the Challenges of Defending Take-Home Asbestos Exposure Claims

Introduction Secondary exposure—also referred to as take-home exposure—is a theory of liability frequently used by plaintiffs in asbestos litigation. And it’s a theory that’s not going away anytime soon. The typical secondary exposure follows this pattern: If a plaintiff/cohabitant is able to tie brands and manufacturers to asbestos dust allegedly getting into the home, defense counsel may […]