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U.S. Navy’s Nonadherence to Asbestos Policy Opens Door to Lawsuit

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As a sovereign entity, the United States government is immune from suit unless it consents to be sued. However, its sovereign immunity may be waived under certain circumstances under the Federal Torts Claim Act (“FTCA”),...more

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Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand Case Removed under Federal Officer Removal Statute Denied

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In this asbestos action, plaintiff Michael Marcus alleged that he developed mesothelioma from working with or around asbestos-containing products while serving in the United States Navy. The plaintiff brought claims of design...more

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Supreme Court Rings Eight Bells and Ends Navy Sailor Fukushima Suit

The US Supreme Court rang eight bells on March 29, rejecting the petition by US Navy sailors to review last year’s Ninth Circuit decision upholding dismissal of their lawsuit in Cooper v. Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings...more

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Lessons from the Ninth Circuit’s Recent Fukushima Ruling

A panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on May 22 issued an order upholding a trial court’s dismissal of the long-running Cooper v. Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc. lawsuit. ...more

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