Rechsteiner v. Hennessy Industries, Inc. (AMMCO), et al. – Wrongful death of a San Francisco auto‑parts worker exposed to asbestos from the arcing and grinding of Bendix and Carlisle asbestos‑containing brake shoes while using AMMCO brake shoe grinders (Models 8000 Safe‑Arc, 880, 890) during his employment at Quality Brake Supply from 1977–2001. He later developed gastrointestinal cancer and died at age 69.
Feb 2026: Case settled as to all defendants during jury selection, in excess of $1,300,000.00.