In a recent Illinois Appellate Court decision, the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs and reversed a trial court order that granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants in a toxic tort asbestos action. Jones vs. Pneumo Abex LLC, et al., No. 5-16-0239 (5th Dist. 2018).In the Richland County Circuit Court, plaintiff John Jones sought to recover for harm he allegedly suffered as a result of asbestos exposure while working in construction. Jones contracted lung cancer from asbestos exposure while handling Kaylo …