ASBESTOS UPDATE: Montana Delegation Urges EPA to Clean Up Libby

The congressional delegation of Montana seeks assurances from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the U.S. Government will not abandon the asbestos-town of Libby, Mont., before cleanup is complete, the Associated Press reports.

According to health workers, at least 400 people…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Court Upholds Commission Ruling in McGhee Case

The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Division One, upheld the ruling of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission in a case involving asbestos styled David G. McGhee, Employee- Appellant/Respondent v. W. R. Grace & Co., Employer- Respondent/Cross-Appellant.

Judges Don E.…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: W. R. Grace Faces 430 Damage Claims at March 31

W. R. Grace & Co. says that, as of March 31, 2010, following the reclassification, withdrawal or expungement of claims, about 430 Property Damage Claims subject to a March 31, 2003 bar date remain outstanding.

The plaintiffs in asbestos property damage…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Personal Injury Actions Ongoing v. W. R. Grace

Asbestos personal injury claimants allege adverse health effects from exposure to asbestos-containing products formerly manufactured by W. R. Grace & Co.

Cumulatively through the April 2, 2001 Bankruptcy Filing Date, 16,354 asbestos personal injury lawsuits involving about 35,720 PI Claims were…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Grace Records $969M Excess Coverage at March 31

W. R. Grace & Co. says that, as of March 31, 2010, there remains about US$969 million of excess asbestos-related coverage from 53 presently solvent insurers.

The Company holds insurance policies that provide coverage for 1962 to 1985 with respect to…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Grace Cites $51.5MM Libby Liability at March 31

W. R. Grace & Co.’s total estimated liability for asbestos remediation related to its former vermiculite operations in Libby, Mont., including the cost of remediation at vermiculite processing sites outside of Libby, was US$51.5 million at March 31, 2010 and…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: W.R. Grace Records 430 Damage Claims at Oct. 30

W. R. Grace & Co. says that, as of Oct. 30, 2009, following the reclassification, withdrawal or expungement of claims, about 430 Property Damage Claims subject to a March 31, 2003 bar date remain outstanding.

The Bankruptcy Court has approved settlement…

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: 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: Grace Records $923M Excess Coverage at Sept. 30

W. R. Grace & Co. says that, as of Sept. 30, 2009, there remains about US$923 million of excess coverage from 53 presently solvent insurers.

The Company holds insurance policies that provide coverage for 1962 to 1985 with respect to asbestos-related…

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