ASBESTOS UPDATE: PPG Indus. Records $575MM Settlement at Sept. 30

PPG Industries, Inc.’s asbestos settlement (under current liabilities) amounted to US$575 million as of Sept. 30, 2011, compared with US$563 million as of Sept. 30, 2010, according to a Company press release dated Oct. 20, 2011.

Net asbestos settlement was US$3…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: PPG Industries Still Named in Exposure Actions

For over 30 years, PPG Industries Inc. has been a defendant in lawsuits involving claims alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos.

Most of the Company’s potential exposure relates to allegations by plaintiffs that the Company should be liable for injuries…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Smith Case v. 60 Firms Filed on June 9 in W.Va.

Ruth E. Smith, on June 9, 2011, filed an asbestos lawsuit against 60 defendant corporations in Kanawha Circuit Court, W.Va., The West Virginia Record reports.

According to the complaint, Mrs. Smith was diagnosed with mesothelioma on May 25, 2011. She claims…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: PPG Has $603MM Settlement Liability at June 30

PPG Industries, Inc.’s current asbestos settlement liabilities amounted to US$603 million as of June 30, 2011, compared with US$545 million as of June 30, 2010, according to a Company press release dated July 21, 2011.

The Company’s current asbestos settlement liability…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: PPG Industries Still Involved in Exposure Cases

For over 30 years, PPG Industries, Inc. has been a defendant in lawsuits involving claims alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 2, 2011.

Most of…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: PPG Posts $594MM March 31 Settlement Liability

PPG Industries, Inc.’s current asbestos settlement liability amounted to US$594 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011, compared with US$544 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

Net asbestos settlement was US$3 million for both the three…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: PPG Posts $578MM Current Settlement at Dec. 31

PPG Industries, Inc.’s current asbestos settlement amounted to US$578 million during the year ended Dec. 31, 2010, compared with US$534 million during the year ended Dec. 31, 2009, according to a Company press release dated Jan. 20, 2011.

The Company’s fourth…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: PPG Industries Still Subject to Exposure Claims

PPG Industries, Inc., for over 30 years, has been a defendant in lawsuits involving claims alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 26, 2010.

Most of…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: PPG Ind. Records $545Mil Settlement at June 30

PPG Industries, Inc.’s current asbestos settlement amounted to US$545 million as of June 30, 2010, compared with US$514 million as of June 30, 2009, according to a Company press release dated July 15, 2010.

The Company’s asbestos settlement (under current liabilities)…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: PPG Industries Still Facing Exposure Claims

PPG Industries, Inc., for over 30 years, continues to be a defendant in lawsuits involving claims alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 27, 2009.

Most…

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