Laster v. Celotex Corp.
United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
587 F.Supp. 542 (S.D. Ohio 1984)
Relevant factsFree
Laster (plaintiff), who developed mesothelioma after 41 years working at Celotex (defendant), moved the court to take judicial notice "that asbestosis is a disease which is caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust and fibers"; Celotex objected that the proposed notice was too broad, ignoring variables like fiber characteristics and length of exposure.
IssueFree
Whether a court will take judicial notice of a fact that is subject to dispute within the medical community.