Trial court granted judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV) in favor of the employer, holding that the Workers' Compensation Act provided the exclusive remedy for plaintiffs' toxic chemical exposure injuries, barring their civil action despite jury verdict awarding $6.65 million in damages.
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