John Brydon defended Owens Corning in a case where plaintiff alleged that Owens Corning shared responsibility for his lung cancer, which was the result of a history of cigarette smoking and extended workplace exposure to asbestos.   After a two and a half month trial, the jury found that the company was only 1% liable and awarded the plaintiff minimal damages.   The case settled before the jury voted on punitive damages, which based on post-trial discussions would have gone 10 to 2 in favor of the defense. (James Lakey v. Owens Corning, San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. 964749, 7/96)