Odyssey Re Holdings Corp.’s asbestos-related gross unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses were US$342,482,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, compared with US$332,927,000 during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008.
The Company’s gross unpaid…
Douglas Emmett, Inc. says that environmental site assessments and investigations have identified 23 properties in its portfolio containing asbestos.
The asbestos would have to be removed in compliance with applicable environmental regulations if these properties undergo major renovations or are demolished.
As…
California Water Service Group, from time to time, has been named as a co-defendant in several asbestos related lawsuits, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 6, 2009.
The Company has been dismissed…
Tenneco Inc. continues to be subject to lawsuits initiated by claimants alleging health problems as a result of exposure to asbestos, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 6, 2009.
A small percentage…
There are 26,219 pending asbestos personal injury claims filed against Harsco Corporation as of June 30, 2009, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 6, 2009.
As of March 31, 2009, the Company…
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. recorded asbestos retirement obligations of US$1.5 million as of June 30, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2008.
The equivalent asset is recorded at US$1.3 million as of June 30, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2008, net of accumulated depreciation.
The…
Alliant Energy Corporation’s subsidiary, Interstate Power and Light, in the first half of 2009, recorded liabilities settled of US$1.2 million due to expenditures for asbestos and lead remediation at its Sixth Street and Prairie Creek Generating Stations required as a…
Dana Holding Corporation had about 31,000 active pending asbestos personal injury liability claims at June 30, 2009 and at Dec. 31, 2008.
In addition, about 15,000 mostly inactive claims have been settled and are awaiting final documentation and dismissal, with or…
Todd Shipyards Corporation is currently defending about 557 asbestos claims, of which 11 are “malignant” claims and 546 are “non-malignant” claims.
The Company is named as a defendant in civil actions by parties alleging damages from past exposure to toxic substances,…
Sunoco, Inc. continues to be subject to legal and administrative proceedings over allegations of exposures of third parties to toxic substances like asbestos and benzene.
No further asbestos-related matters were disclosed in the Company’s latest quarterly report filed with the Securities…