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Zimmer Hip Case Time-Barred, Pa. Federal Judge Rules

A Pennsylvania federal judge has dismissed as time-barred a case involving Zimmer Inc.’s Kinectiv Technology hip implant system with a VerSys femoral head, ruling that the plaintiff knew or should have known more than two years before filing suit that her hip pain may be linked to the device.

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N.Y. Court Denies Efforts to Dismiss Asbestos Talc Case, Says England Not Appropriate Forum

A New York trial court has refused to grant a motion to dismiss on forum grounds in an asbestos cosmetic talcum powder case, saying that transfer to England, where the alleged exposure occurred, would create hardship for the plaintiffs.

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Reinsurer Seeks Dismissal of Claims in Ala. Federal Disability Coverage Action

A reinsurer/third-party administrator has moved to dismiss breach of contract claims filed against it in a disability coverage action, arguing that it was not a party to the policies issued by the insurer to the policyholder.

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Depositions Scheduled in Home Liquidator’s Reinsurance Lawsuit Against Trygvesta

Depositions are set to begin in a lawsuit in which the liquidator of The Home Insurance Co. is seeking payment of reinsurance proceeds under three facultative reinsurance certificates, according to a recent court filing.

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Travelers Drops $1.25 Million Reinsurance Action Against Allstate

Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. has agreed to dismissal of a lawsuit in which it sought $1.25 million in reinsurance coverage from Allstate Insurance Co. for the settlement of asbestos-exposure claims filed against PPG Industries Inc.

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