54 articles for

January 2009

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Wrexham Marks and Spencer Store Has Hazards

Asbestos was discovered at the former Marks and Spencer store in the town center of Wrexham, Wales, the Evening Leader reports.

A Marks and Spencer spokesman stressed that the asbestos was sealed in and therefore presented no health risk.

The spokesman said,…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Somerset Worker’s Death Linked to Exposure

A Jan. 20, 2009 inquest at the West Somerset Magistrates Court heard that the death of 59-year-old worker John Studley, of Watchet, Somerset, England, was linked to exposure to asbestos, This is The West Country reports.

Born in 1948, Mr. Studley…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Court Affirms Ruling in Case Against Hylton

The U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, upheld a district court’s decision, which ruled against Guy R. Hylton, Jr. in the asbestos case styled United States of America, Plaintiff- Appellee v. Guy R. Hylton, Jr., Defendant-Appellant.

Circuit Judges Paul J. Kelly,…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: James Hardie Considers Moving Base to U.S.

James Hardie Industries N.V. is considering transferring its corporate headquarters from The Netherlands to the United States, where the Company’s operational headquarters are already located, The Age reports.

Hardie had insisted its move to the Netherlands was purely tax- related and…

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