ASBESTOS UPDATE: Harrell Case Filed v. 36 Companies in Jefferson

Tommy J. and Linda Harrell, on Aug. 31, 2009, filed an asbestos lawsuit against 36 defendant corporations in Jefferson County District Court, Tex., The Southeast Texas Record reports.

Defendants in the suit include Afton Pumps Inc., Amerflex Rubber and Gasket, AMETEK…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Harper Case v. 18 Companies Filed in Jefferson

An asbestos lawsuit by Gilbert L. Harper and his wife, Bonita L. Harper, against 18 defendant corporations was filed on Aug. 25, 2009 in Jefferson County District Court, Tex., The Southeast Texas Record reports.

Defendants include: A.O. Smith Corporation, A.W. Chesterton…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Conley Action Filed v. 14 Firms on July 21

Derrill and Carolyn Conley, on July 21, 2009, filed an asbestos lawsuit against 14 defendant corporations in Jefferson County District Court, Tex., The Southeast Texas Record reports.

The Conleys claim Mr. Conley developed an asbestos-related disease during the course of his…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Ohio Court OKs Ruling in Goulds Pump Action

The Supreme Court of Ohio upholds the Court of Appeals’ judgment, which denied asbestos appeals in a consolidated action involving Goulds Pumps, Inc.

The cases are styled Louden, Exr., Appellant, et al. v. A.O. Smith Corporation et al.; Goulds Pumps, Inc.…