EXHIBIT 23.2 CONSENT OF MCCARTER & ENGLISH, LLP March 30, 2000 Ladies and Gentlemen: We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Owens-Illinois, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1999, of the reference to our firm under the caption "Legal Proceedings." Very truly yours, /s/ McCarter & English, LLP --------------------------- McCarter & English, LLP E-8