ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crown Cork Still Facing Cases in Pa. Courts

Crown Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, Crown Cork & Seal Company, is still involved in asbestos-related lawsuits in Pennsylvania courts.

In December 2001, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted legislation that limits the asbestos-related liabilities of Pennsylvania corporations that are successors by corporate merger…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crown Holdings Cites $3MM March 31 Payments

Crown Holdings, Inc. made asbestos-related payments of US$3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared with US$4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2008, according to a Company report, on Form 8-K, filed with the…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crown Cork Still Has 50T Claims at March 31

Crown Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc., continues to face 50,000 outstanding asbestos-related claims at March 31, 2009, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2009.

Crown Cork still…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crown Cork Party to Lawsuits in Pa. Courts

Crown Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc., continues to be involved in asbestos-related lawsuits in Pennsylvania courts.

In December 2001, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacted legislation that limits the asbestos-related liabilities of Pennsylvania corporations that are successors by…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crown Cork Still Party to Lawsuits in Texas

Crown Holdings, Inc.’s subsidiary, Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc., continues to be involved in asbestos-related lawsuits in Texas courts.

In June 2003, the State of Texas enacted legislation that limits the asbestos-related liabilities in Texas courts of companies such as…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crown Cork, DAP Favored in Vanaman’s Action

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld the ruling of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, which granted summary judgment in favor of Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. and DAP, Inc., in an asbestos lawsuit filed by Robert…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Court Favors 4 Manufacturers in Burger Case

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld the ruling of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, which granted summary judgment in favor of Owens-Illinois, Inc; Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc.; DAP, Inc.; and Pneumo Abex LLC in an…

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