Larry C. Beverage, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Charles E. Beverage, deceased, and Linda K. Anderson, and Bonnie K. Valentine
v.
ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation, and Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corporation
The executor of the estate and the children of Charles C. Beverage appeal from the district court’s entry of summary judgment for Arconic, Inc. and Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., arguing the court erred in holding Iowa Code section 686B.7(5) barred their mesothelioma related claims.
Applicant
Larry C. Beverage, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Charles E. Beverage, deceased, and Linda K. Anderson, and Bonnie K. Valentine
Resister
ALCOA, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation, and Iowa-Illinois Taylor Insulation, Inc., successor-in-interest to Iowa Illinois Thermal Insulation, Inc., an Iowa Corporation
Attorneys for the Applicant
Lisa W. Shirley
James H. Cook
Attorneys for the Resister
Robert M. Livingston
William R. Hughes, Jr.
Kevin P. Horan
Douglas M. Sinars
Owen M.R. Blood
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15-15-5
Jan 19, 2022 1:30 PM
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Patrick A. McElyea, Judge. AFFIRMED. Heard by May, P.J., and Greer and Schumacher, JJ. Opinion by May, P.J. (14 pages)
Charles Beverage’s estate and children appeal the dismissal of their asbestos-related claims. OPINION HOLDS: Plaintiffs have not shown the district court erred by concluding Iowa Code section 686B.7(5) (2017) granted immunity to defendants.