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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -

Boiler Manufacturer’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment re: Punitive Damages Denied

Goldberg Segalla on 3/27/2024

Supreme Court of New York, New York County - In this asbestos action, defendant Burnham, LLC moved for partial summary judgment to dismiss the plaintiff’s punitive damages claim on the basis that any alleged asbestos exposure...more

Boiler Manufacturer’s Motions for Partial Summary Judgment as to Punitive Damages Denied

Goldberg Segalla on 10/12/2023

Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - Defendant Burnham LLC filed motions for partial summary judgment with respect to punitive damages in two actions, DeRoy and Giuliano, on the basis that asbestos exposure...more

Defendant Denied Summary Judgment on Punitive Damages for Failure to Provide Case-Specific Support

Goldberg Segalla on 9/20/2023

Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - Plaintiff Kevin Burns filed an asbestos-related lawsuit against numerous defendants, including Burnham, testifying that while he worked as a plumber he was exposed...more

Study Shows Decline Over Four Decades in the Number of Asbestos-induced Mesothelioma Diagnoses

Frantz Ward LLP on 8/28/2023

Litigation involving asbestos has extended over decades and has been at least one stated cause of many companies filing for bankruptcy protection. Currently, many complaints filed include allegations that exposure to asbestos...more

Asbestos/Duty of Care: Connecticut Court Addresses Construction Project/Liability Issues

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,... on 10/25/2019

The Superior Court of Connecticut (Judicial District of Hartford) (“Court”) addressed in a September 30th opinion certain issues arising in an asbestos exposure case. See Julian Poce, et al., v. O&G Industries, Inc., et al.,...more

Was Asbestos Used in Your Drilling Mud Program?

Baker Donelson on 11/13/2013

With the bankruptcy of dozens of traditional defendants in asbestos litigation, plaintiffs' attorneys have been creative in pursuing claims in previously untapped areas. One such area is alleged oilfield worker exposure via...more

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