ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Split Ruling Issued in Liberty Mutual Claim

The Supreme Court of Connecticut issued split rulings in a case involving asbestos styled Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Lone Star Industries, Inc., et al.

Judges Fleming L. Norcott, Jr., Christine S. Vertefuille, Sullivan, and Sheldon entered judgment in Case No.…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Hartford Cites $1.84B Liability at March 31

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.’s net asbestos liability was US$1.845 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2009, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2009.

The Company’s net asbestos-related…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Hartford Still Involved in Insurance Cases

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. continues to face actions by asbestos plaintiffs, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2009.

These plaintiffs assert that insurers had a duty to protect the…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Rogers Corp. Liabilities Remain at $19.64MM

Rogers Corporation’s long-term asbestos liabilities were at US$19,644,000 at March 31, 2009, the same as for the year ended Dec. 31, 2008, according to a Company report, on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4,…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Rogers Faces 185 Pending Claims at March 31

Rogers Corporation faced 185 pending asbestos claims as of March 31, 2009, compared with 165 pending claims as of Dec. 31, 2008, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2009.

The Company…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Grace Expends $10Mil for Bankruptcy Matters

Expenses related to W. R. Grace & Co.’s Chapter 11 proceedings, net of filing entity interest income, were US$10 million in the first quarter of 2009, compared with US$18.4 million in the prior year quarter, according to a Company report,…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crane Records $820.44M Long-Term Liability

Crane Co.’s long-term asbestos liability was US$820,447,000 as of March 31, 2009, compared with US$839,496,000 as of Dec. 31, 2008, according to a Company report, on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2009.

The Company’s…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crane Cites $244.95Mil Long-Term Receivable

Crane Co.’s long-term asbestos insurance receivable was US$244,956,000 as of March 31, 2009, compared with US$260,660,000 as of Dec. 31, 2008, according to a Company report, on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2009.

The…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crane Still Pursuing Appeal in Brewer Case

Crane Co. continues to pursue an appeal in the adverse verdict in the Chief Brewer asbestos claim in Los Angeles, according to a Company report, on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2009.

On May…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Crane Gets Adverse Verdict in Woodard Case

Crane Co., on Feb. 2, 2009, received an adverse verdict in the Dennis Woodard asbestos claim in Los Angeles, according to a Company report, on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 21, 2009.

The jury found…

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