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Benzene & Emerging Toxic Torts Litigation

Pa. Federal Court Denies Summary Judgment to Plaintiff, Defendants in Chemical Exposure Action

A Pennsylvania federal court has denied summary judgment motions filed by both the defendants and the plaintiff in a chemical exposure suit, finding in part that the claims are not barred by collateral estoppel.

Talcum Powder Litigation Report

HarrisMartin: California Jurors Award $417 Million to Talcum Powder Plaintiff

California jurors hearing the first talcum powder case to proceed to trial in the state have awarded $417 million to the plaintiff at the conclusion of their deliberations, HarrisMartin Publishing is reporting.

Asbestos

New York Jury Awards $4.6 Million at Conclusion of Asbestos Case Against Jenkins Bros.

A New York jury has awarded $4.6 million at the conclusion of an asbestos trial against valve manufacturer Jenkins Bros., sources told HarrisMartin.

Asbestos

5th Circuit Reverses Order Awarding Costs to Excess Insurer in Asbestos-Related Dispute

The 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has reversed an order awarding costs to an excess insurer, finding that the company’s policy contained a pollution exclusion that barred coverage for asbestos claims.