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March 25, 2025 • Asbestos Exposure, Mesothelioma, Minimum Contacts, Personal Jurisdiction, Stream of Commerce

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

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 decedent, Raul Hernandez, had occupational exposure to asbestos over a 40-year career as an automobile mechanic, including exposure to asbestos-containing brake shoes, brake pads, … Continued

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March 21, 2025 • Bankruptcy

Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts Announce Intent to Destroy Data and Documents

Earlier this year, at least four asbestos bankruptcy trusts including WR Grace, Babcock & Wilcox, Pittsburgh Corning and Owens Corning, issued notices regarding their intent to destroy data and documents submitted by claimants that have qualified for payment. Pursuant to these proposed record retention policies, the trusts plan to begin the destruction of data and … Continued

March 18, 2025 • Insurance Coverage

Insurer Determined to Owe a Duty to Defend Asbestos Exposure Claims from Vermiculite Mining

This insurance-coverage dispute involved alleged asbestos exposure from asbestos-containing vermiculite mined from Vermiculite Mountain outside of Libby, Mont. The court acknowledged that vermiculite ore may contain toxic asbestos minerals, which alleged exposure formed the basis for the lawsuit. Specifically, in Zurich Am. Ins. Co. v. Burlington N. & Santa Fe Ry. Co. (March 13, 2025), … Continued

March 13, 2025 • Emerging Issues, New York

New York Fighting the Federal Government to Clear the Air on Congestion Pricing

Ask any New Yorker what their top five complaints are about the city and either “traffic” or “gridlock” (or both) are all but certain to be represented. Indeed, you don’t get to be called “the Business Capital of the World” without piling enough people on to the Island of Manhattan to get that business done, … Continued

March 13, 2025 • Defense Verdict

Jury Returns Verdict for American Honda in Asbestos Brakes Case

Jurisdiction: Calif. Super., Los Angeles Co. Plaintiff Jose Estrada filed suit alleging exposure to asbestos from a variety of products, including automobile parts during his employment at a tire store. Mr. Estrada was diagnosed with mesothelioma, and brought the instant suit, along with his wife, Isabel, who claimed loss of consortium. Jose Estrada claimed that … Continued

March 12, 2025 • Causation, Experts, Motion to Preclude, Summary Judgment

Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment Granted Based on Expert Preclusion

Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Plaintiff Scott Keller alleged that he was exposed to asbestos during his employment on ExxonMobil Oil Company vessels and that he developed lung cancer as a result. Exxon eventually moved for summary judgment and sought to preclude the opinions and testimony of plaintiff’s … Continued

March 10, 2025 • Asbestos Exposure, Summary Judgment

Federal Court in Louisianna Grants Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana This case arises from Plaintiff Nolan J. Lebouf Jr.’s alleged exposure to asbestos. The plaintiff specifically claims to have been exposed to asbestos during his work at the Avondale Shipyard in the 1970s and 1980s. Plaintiff filed a petition for damages in state court … Continued

March 10, 2025 • Asbestos Exposure, Negligence, Verdict

Illinois Jury Finds for Plaintiff in Wrongful Death Action Involving Asbestos Exposure

Jurisdiction: Illinois Circuit Court – Cook County This lawsuit involved a survival and wrongful death action brought under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) in Illinois. Plaintiff, Annette Sanders, represented the estate of her late husband, Joseph Sanders, against CSX Transportation Inc., Mr. Sanders’ former employer. Mr. Sanders worked as a plumber and sheet metal … Continued

March 5, 2025 • General

International Defense Attorney Returns to the U.S., Bringing Distinct Skills to Goldberg Segalla

Goldberg Segalla is pleased to announce that attorney Andrew H. Reynard has joined our Management and Professional Liability practice group in the Manhattan office, bringing more than 20 years of experience encompassing diverse areas of law and managing high-profile cases impacting the financial services, investment management and insurance industries. “We are excited to welcome Andy … Continued

February 20, 2025 • Asbestos Exposure, Summary Judgment

Federal District Court Grants Pump Manufacturer’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Asbestos Action

U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware Michele Salvemini, et al. vs. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation, et al. In this asbestos action, plaintiff Michele Salvemini alleges exposure to asbestos while working as a marine engineer and shipyard mechanical worker on various merchant and U.S. Navy ships from 1974 to 2007. During this timeframe, … Continued