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Cook County Circuit Court Denies Personal Jurisdiction Motion In Asbestos Case

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The Circuit court in Cook County, Illinois has recently clarified one of the limitations on which it applies personal jurisdiction and venue protections to Defendants in asbestos cases. In John C. Clark v. A.W. Chesterton...more

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A Toxic And Mass Tort Update: Illinois Supreme Court Limits "Forum Shopping"

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In its December 28, 2012 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a forum non conveniens decision reversing the St. Clair County Court and directing the trial court to dismiss plaintiff's asbestos case. Fennell v. Illinois...more

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