Ed Hugo Wins Dismissal
TRIAL SUMMARY
Deanna (Wrongful death Gary) Short v. Foster Wheeler, LLC.: San Francisco County
Superior Court, Case No. 443568
Date of Dismissal: March 17, 2009
Judge: Hon. Robert L. Dondero, SFSC Dept. 6
Trial Counsel:
• Gilbert Purcell of Brayton Purcell
for Plaintiff: Deanna (Gary) Short
• Edward R. Hugo of HUGO PARKER, LLP
for Defendants Foster Wheeler, LLC.
Results: Dismissal
Facts and Allegations:
Plaintiff's filed a wrongful death complaint on March 22, 2006, alleging that decendent, Gary Short, died of mesothelioma as a result of his occupational exposure to asbestos In the Navy (1957-1961) and while employed by PG&E (Pacific Gas & Electric) as an oiler/operator (1961-1966). Foster Wheeler denied Plaintiff's allegations and was dismissed by Plaintiff's after the conclusion of their opening statement.
