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Plaintiffs’ Appeal of Trial Court’s Order Granting Defendant’s Motion to Quash Service of Summons Successful in California

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Court of Appeal of California, First Appellate District, Division Four - Blanca Hernandez, et al., v. Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, et al. This litigation arises from claims of asbestos exposure. The plaintiffs allege the...more

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New York Jury Awards $600,000 in Mechanic’s Mesothelioma Case

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New York Supreme Court – New York County In this asbestos action, plaintiff Michael C. Wagner filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of New York – New York County, alleging occupational exposure to asbestos because of his...more

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Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Complaint Granted in Part

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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Plaintiffs James and Lucretia Sarjeant brought suit in California state court following Mr. Sarjeant’s diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. He alleged exposure from...more

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Appellate Division Reverses Denial of Door Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss

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Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department - In July 2023, the trial court denied a door manufacturer’s motion to dismiss. Upon appeal, the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department found...more

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Gasket Manufacturer’s Motion to Dismiss on Personal Jurisdiction Granted

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Court: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts - Plaintiffs Robert and Judith Gillis of Massachusetts filed this action against numerous defendants in Massachusetts state court, alleging the defendants...more

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Talc Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss Punitive Damages Claim Granted; Motion to Dismiss Civil Conspiracy Claim Denied

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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - In this asbestos action, plaintiff Michael Simoneaux initially filed suit against his former employers for alleged asbestos exposure. He later amended his...more

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Glove Manufacturer’s Renewed Motion to Dismiss Based Upon Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Denied

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Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - Defendant Steel Grip Inc. (SGI) filed a renewed motion to dismiss following the completion of jurisdictional discovery on the basis that it lacked any connection to the...more

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Take-Home Exposure For COVID-19 Fails In California District Court

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As COVID-19-related litigation increases, courts are being called upon to interpret the scope of employers’ duties to protect their employees with relation to the virus. Last week, a California federal judge dismissed a...more

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