During the week of Jan. 12, 2009 through Jan. 16, 2009, a total
of seven new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County
Circuit Court, The Madison St. Clair Record reports.
provides in-depth news coverage of asbestos-related lawsuits affecting public companies. Areas of focus include claim reserves, asbestos-related litigation costs, insurance coverage, compensatory and punitive damages, workers' compensation rulings, Chapter 11 cases involving asbestos product manufacturers, and statistics on asbestos-related lawsuits and claims.