Real-Time Court Decisions and Other Developments in Asbestos Litigation.
Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County Plaintiff Widercrantz alleges his mesothelioma resulted from exposure to various defendants’ asbestos-containing products. He alleges personal and bystander asbestos exposure working as a laborer with American Biltrite Inc.’s (ABI) Amtico floor tiles from 1974 to the late 1980s. Such work included demolition, cutting, sanding, and sweeping … Continued
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Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recently enacted budget bill for 2025-2026 includes several important changes to the New York State Superfund program. The Superfund was created to help enforce state hazardous waste regulations and to investigate and remediate contaminated sites. Overall, the amendments clarify the program and strengthen the state’s ability to enforce hazardous waste laws. Separately, … Continued
In a recent development involving the landmark settlement between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and 3M, a New Jersey county has asked to be excluded from the settlement, stating it intends to pursue its own claims against the company for greater compensation. The state originally sued 3M and other companies in 2019, … Continued
Despite boasting the largest population in the United States and being one of the most sought-after places to the live on earth, over the last couple of decades New York City has increasingly struggled with a shortage of housing. Restrictive zoning regulations and New Yorkers leery of the prospect of skyscrapers popping up in their … Continued
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Louisville Division Plaintiff Linda Horton filed a civil lawsuit on Nov. 21, 2024 against GE and other defendants in the Jefferson Circuit Court. Plaintiff asserted various Kentucky law claims sounding in strict liability, negligence, and punitive damages. She alleged her decedent, Barney Horton, developed … Continued
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Plaintiffs Erica Dandry Constanza and Monica Dandry Hallner allege decedent Michael P. Dandry Jr. developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure while working for Huntington Ingalls Incorporated (Avondale). Plaintiffs allege decedent was employed by Avondale between June 1, 1971, and August 16, 1971, during which he … Continued
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Decedent Michael Dandry Jr. was employed in various positions by defendant, Avondale, between June 1971 and August 1971. During that time, plaintiffs claim decedent was exposed to asbestos and asbestos-containing products on Avondale’s premises, which ultimately led to decedent developing mesothelioma. Plaintiffs contend Avondale had “care, custody, and … Continued
Court: Business and Consumer Court of Maine, Cumberland County In this matter, Stephan Co. (“Stephan”) filed a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The plaintiff, Jan Cuthbertson (“Plaintiff”), lives in Camden, Maine. Stephan is incorporated in and maintains its principal place of business in Florida, manufacturing, selling, and distributing hair care and personal … Continued
Court: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Plaintiff Bruce K. Wright and per quod plaintiff Louise K. Wright allege Mr. Wright had asbestos exposure from working as a mechanic at multiple shops from approximately 1969 to 2013. Plaintiffs specifically claim that Mr. Wright had exposure while working as a mechanic with asbestos-containing … Continued