ASBESTOS UPDATE: Remand Bid OK’d in Mumfrey Case v. Anco, Others

The U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, granted a motion to remand filed by Frank Mumfrey in an asbestos case filed against Anco Insulations, Inc. and other defendants.

The case is styled Frank Mumfrey v. Anco Insulations, Inc., et al.

District…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Court Denies Pharmacia’s Bid in Catania Action

The U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, denied Pharmacia Corp.’s (f/k/a Lion Oil Co.) motion for summary judgment, in an asbestos lawsuit filed by Michael Catania on behalf of Barbara Catania.

The case is styled Michael Catania, et al. v.…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Supreme Court Enters Ruling in Rando Action

The Supreme Court of Louisiana entered rulings in the case styled Ray F. Rando v. Anco Insulations Inc., et al.

Judges Jeannette Theriol Knoll and Jeffrey P. Victory entered judgment in Case Nos. 2008-C-1163, 2008-C-1169 on May 22, 2009. Judge Victory…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Leleux Suit Filed v. 49 Defendants in Texas

Alicia Kay Prichard, on behalf of Clevines Leleux, filed an asbestos-related lawsuit against 49 defendant corporations in Jefferson County District Court, Tex., on May 28, 2009, The Southeast Texas Record reports.

Ms. Prichard claims that Mr. Leleux developed an asbestos- related…