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Defendant’s Attempt to Obtain Tissue Sample for Digestion Testing Denied

Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - In this asbestos action, plaintiff Almando Rodney underwent a pleurectomy. Defendant Mercedez-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) moved to seek an out-of-state subpoena in order to...more

Mid-Year Asbestos Filing Update for 2023

On Thursday, KCIC posted their 2023 Mid-Year Asbestos Filings Update. This update is compiled using information collected through July 31. Here are some highlights from the update...more

Water Heater Manufacturer Denied Summary Judgment as Corporate Representative Affidavit Deemed Insufficient

Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - In this asbestos action, decedent Christopher Yohe alleged exposure to asbestos from Bradford White water heaters while working as a plumber from the 1980s to the 2000s....more

Delaware Court Applying Ohio law Upholds Duty to Warn on Brake Grinding Machine Defendant

Court: Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle - In this asbestos action, decedent Donald Jordonek used brake lathes and grinders manufactured by AMMCO while working at a tire center in Ohio from 1972 until 1999. The...more

Joint Compound Defendant Post-Trial Motions Denied

Court: Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York - In this asbestos action, Munir Seen alleged he developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure from various products, including joint compound from...more

Talc Case Remanded as Defendant Failed to Show Complete Diversity or Improper Joinder

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, March 17, 2022 - In this asbestos action, plaintiff Naomi Wisener alleged that several defendants manufactured or supplied asbestos-containing...more

Summary Judgment Granted as Premises Owner Did Not Owe a Duty to Independent Contractor’s Employee

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, February 15, 2022 - In this asbestos action, Carl Gay alleged that he developed mesothelioma after a forty-year career. From 1974 until 1976, Gay worked as a...more

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