Oklahoma resident exposed to asbestos 390

Premises Liability is another area of San Diego Personal Injury Law

McCann v Foster Wheeler 48 Cal.4th 68 (2010) George 7-0 Oklahoma resident M exposed to asbestos in 1960s; moved later to Calif, and diagnosed in 2005.  CCP § 361 borrowing statute of limitations does not compel using Oklahoma time limits.  CCP § 337.15 statute of repose (runs frorm event without regard to tolling or delayed accrual) only applies to real property actions, but uncertain whether Oklahoma’s repose statute applies, and remanded for determination.  Choice of law rules require governmental interests analysis, and Oklahoma’s interests are superior and should control.  Fact FM is a New YorkCorporation doing business in Oklahoma has no bearing on governmental interest.  San Diego personal injury attorney

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