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Talc Supplier’s Motion for Summary Judgment Denied as to Causation, Granted as to Punitive Damages

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Court: Supreme Court of New York, Erie County - In this asbestos matter, plaintiffs claimed that decedent, Jeffrey Campise, was exposed to asbestos through consumer talcum powder products. Plaintiffs filed suit against a...more

Hicks Johnson

Causation Issues in PFAS Litigation: Where Did the “Forever” Chemical Come From?

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Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are synthetic, broadly used chemicals. Frequently referred to as “forever chemicals,” they have been subjected to rigorous scrutiny by the Environmental Protection...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

What’s That Smell? An Examination of Legal Developments Related to Formaldehyde Products

Is that formaldehyde you smell in your newly floored sunroom? Hopefully, it is not. Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical used in construction and household products, such as cabinets, furniture,...more

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Environmental Alert: "Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Causation Standard in Multiple Source Toxic Tort Cases"

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The Texas Supreme Court took what appears to be a middle ground in toxic tort cases involving exposure to the same substance from multiple sources. The Court rejected the “but for” standard advocated by the defendant, but...more

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