Punitive Damages Nixed In Maritime Asbestos Case, With Leave To Amend

( July 30, 2025, 4:25 PM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — Since a man’s alleged asbestos exposures occurred at least partly on vessels on navigable waters, his claims fall under maritime law, which does not recognize punitive damages, but he can amend his complaint to allege land-based exposures that would give rise to the damages, a federal judge in California said in granting a motion to dismiss....