Petition Requests Consolidation of California Welding Rod Lawsuits

SAN FRANCISCO - Citing identical parties, factual and legal issues, convenience of the parties and the infancy of the lawsuits, a petition filed May 11 requests the coordination of four welding rod lawsuits filed in three California counties. King, et al. v. BOC Group, et al., No. 429012 (Calif. Super. Ct., San Francisco Cty.).

Filed by plaintiffs in a pending San Francisco Superior Court lawsuit, the petition states that the toxic tort actions require specialized management and will require extensive pre-trial activity. The petition also states that the cases are expected to generate significant documentary evidence and witness involvement, all …