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Benzene & Emerging Toxic Torts Litigation

Defendant in S.C. Butter Flavorings Lawsuits Moves to Dismiss on Personal Jurisdiction Grounds

Bell Flavors and Fragrances Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction in two butter flavorings exposure lawsuits pending in South Carolina, contending that it is an Illinois corporation and has not manufactured any products in South Carolina.

Benzene & Emerging Toxic Torts Litigation

Parties in South Carolina Benzene Case Ordered to Mediation

Parties in a benzene case that was originally filed in Pennsylvania but re-filed in South Carolina after defendants successfully challenged the claims on forum grounds have been ordered to conduct mediation before June 14, according to a recent order.

Hip & Knee Implant Litigation

Howmedica Seeks to Exclude Plaintiff’s Expert Testimony in N.Y. Hip Case

Howmedica Osteonics Corp. seeks to exclude expert testimony in a New York federal hip implant case, arguing that the plaintiff has continued to miss discovery deadlines, despite the court’s warning that her case will be dismissed if she continues to do so.

Reinsurance & Arbitration

Brazilian Reinsurer Not Required to Fund $5 Million Settlement, 2nd Cir. Rules

A Brazilian reinsurer is not required to reimburse National Indemnity Co. for its $5 million settlement of a reinsurance premium dispute with a mining company, a federal appeals court has ruled in overturning a lower court decision.