Crown Cork Seeks Expedited Review of Global Dismissal from Asbestos Claims

PHILADELPHIA - A month after being awarded summary judgment on a request for dismissal from all asbestos claims pending against it in Philadelphia Common Pleas Court, Crown Cork & Seal has file a motion in state Supreme Court asking the court to assume plenary jurisdiction over an appeal of the decision. Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. v. Ieropoli, No. n/a (Pa. Sup. Ct.).

According to the motion filed last month, Crown Cork argues that it is imperative the high court quickly resolve whether a measure passed recently by the Pennsylvania Legislature that limits the asbestos liability of companies when …