Real-Time Court Decisions and Other Developments in Asbestos Litigation.
Court: Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department The Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, First Department earlier this week unanimously granted defendants Johnson & Johnson and LTL Management LLC’s — (J&J collectively) — appeal of its causation motion for summary judgment and dismissed the complaint against J&J in a reversal of … Continued
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Plaintiff claimed decedent Geraldine Rabb Perkins had asbestos exposure resulting in her diagnosis of mesothelioma. Plaintiff specifically alleged that Mrs. Perkins had para-occupational asbestos exposure originating from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard where decedent’s husband, Harang Joseph Perkins, worked as a machinist’s mate for the … Continued
Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle Although this action – In Re: Asbestos Litigation; Ladonna Sue Braxton, Individually and as Independent Executrix of the Estate of Marvin Jerry Braxton Jr., deceased, vs. J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., et al. – is venued in Delaware, the case is governed by Texas law. The sole defendant is J-M … Continued
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Goldberg Segalla partner Seth L. Laver was spotlighted in Attorney Protective’s AttPro Ally Winter 2025 Risk Management Newsletter. In a section entitled, “Defending Your Good Name,” the newsletter covered Seth’s extensive career as a leading professional liability defense attorney: “Seth Laver is a partner in the Philadelphia offices of Goldberg Segalla. He devotes the majority … Continued
In October 2020, Corey G. Griffin was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. He alleged asbestos exposure from the use of talcum powder related to his employment from the late 1950s until the 2000s. During this time, the plaintiff worked as an artist, makeup specialist, designer, and stylist in New York City and abroad. He brought this … Continued
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Jurisdiction: Superior Court of Rhode Island, Providence Plaintiffs alleged decedent Peter A. Lowe Sr. was exposed to asbestos while employed with his father’s company – Lowe Excavating and Construction – from approximately 1965 until the late-1970s. Plaintiffs allege this exposure resulted in Mr. Lowe being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2018, which ultimately caused him to … Continued
Jurisdiction: United States District Court for the Central District of California Decedent David L. Dunlavey worked as a pipefitter and steamfitter from 1967 to 2006 — including time spent around 1970 working as a pipefitter for University Mechanical and performing work for National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO). His employment required him to handle asbestos-containing … Continued
Plaintiff Bonito brought this asbestos action based on her diagnosis of, and eventual passing from, mesothelioma. Plaintiff alleged exposure from laundering her husband’s clothes from approximately 1966 to the1990s. Mr. Bonito worked at various jobs during that time. There were two defendants who took the case to trial. Union Carbide and Graybar Electric Co. Inc. … Continued