Does the Fair Share Act require juries in strict liability cases to determine the portion of liability to be imposed against each defendant, or can a judge simply apportion liability equally?

The issue is a question of law trial courts have struggled with across Pennsylvania, and one that was squarely before the state Superior Court when it heard arguments Tuesday in Roverano v. John Crane Inc.

Last year, a jury awarded $6.3 million to William Roverano, a former PECO Energy employee, and his wife, over claims that he was exposed to asbestos-containing products that led him to develop lung cancer. The verdict sheet listed eight defendants, but the jury did not determine how much each should have to contribute to the award.