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November 2009

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Minn. Airport Seeking Bids for Cleanup, Repairs

Airport officials at Rochester International Airport in Rochester, Minn., seek bids for renovating and removing asbestos from portions of the airport, Mesothelioma.com reports.

The areas to be renovated are the airport restaurant, airport fire department facilities and portions of the terminal.…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Navigators Has $16.72M Net Reserves at Sept. 30

The Navigators Group, Inc.’s net loss and loss adjustment expense reserves for its asbestos exposures were US$16,720,000 during the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2009, compared with US$16,683,000 during the year ended Dec. 31, 2008.

The Company’s net loss and LAE…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: PepsiAmericas Inc. Cites Pneumo Abex Obligation

PepsiAmericas, Inc. has certain indemnification obligations related to product liability and toxic tort claims that might emanate out of the 1988 agreement with Pneumo Abex Corporation.

Other companies not owned by or associated with the Company also are responsible to…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Grace Still Involved in Personal Injury Actions

W. R. Grace & Co. continues to be involved in asbestos personal injury claims, in which the claimants allege adverse health effects from exposure to asbestos-containing products formerly manufactured by the Company.

Cumulatively through the April 2, 2001 Bankruptcy Filing Date,…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Former Lagger’s Death Linked to Hazard Exposure

An inquest heard that the death of 61-year-old Joseph Kehoe, a former lagger, was linked to workplace exposure to asbestos, the Evening Post reports.

Mr. Kehow, of Diseworth Grove, The Meadows, died on Nov. 1, 2009 of heart failure caused by…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Exposure Actions Still Ongoing v. Manitowoc Co.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc. continues to be party in asbestos- related lawsuits in which it is one of numerous defendants, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 9, 2009.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Grace Still Facing DEP’s Lawsuit in New Jersey

W. R. Grace & Co. continues to be party to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) asbestos-related lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court foe the District of New Jersey.

In 2005, the NJDEP filed a lawsuit against the…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Boss Holdings Still Party to Exposure Lawsuits

Boss Holdings, Inc. continues to be a defendant in several lawsuits alleging past exposure to asbestos contained in gloves sold by one of its predecessors-in-interest.

These actions are being defended by one or more of the Company’s products liability insurers, according…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Magnetek Still Facing Product Liability Actions

Magnetek, Inc. and multiple other defendants continue to face asbestos-related lawsuits associated with business operations previously acquired by the Company, but which are no longer owned.

During the Company’s ownership, none of the businesses produced or sold asbestos-containing products. With respect…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Enstar Group Still Subject to Coverage Lawsuits

Enstar Group Limited continues to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including litigation generally related to the scope of coverage with respect to asbestos and environmental claims.

Enstar Group Limited was formed in August…

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