ASBESTOS UPDATE: GST Appeals Decision Denying Information Access

EnPro Industries, Inc., on Oct. 13, 2011, announced that its Garlock Sealing Technologies, LLC, subsidiary has appealed a decision of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court recently handed down in Pennsylvania, according to a Company press release dated Oct. 13, 2011.

The decision,…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: N.C. Court Reverses Decision in Johnson Lawsuit

The Court of Appeals of North Carolina reversed the ruling of the North Carolina Industrial Commission in a lawsuit involving asbestos styled Edith L. Johnson, Widow and Sole Dependent of Russell L. Johnson, Deceased Employee, Plaintiff v. Covil Corporation, Employer,…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: N.C. District Court Issues Ruling in Rufty Case

The U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina, issued various ruling in a case involving asbestos styled Janet R. Rufty, Plaintiff v. Wallace and Graham, P.A., Defendant.

U.S. Magistrates Judge Wallace W. Dixon entered judgment in Case No. 1:11CV12 on…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: GST Posts $148MM Current Receivable at June 30

EnPro Industries, Inc.’s Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC (GST LLC) subsidiary’s current asbestos insurance receivable was US$148 million as of June 30, 2011, compared with US$158 million as of Dec. 31, 2010.

GST recorded a current asbestos insurance receivable of US$158 million…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Goodrich Corp. Still Named in Exposure Lawsuits

Goodrich Corporation and some of its subsidiaries have been named as defendants in various actions by plaintiffs alleging damages as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers in products or at formerly owned facilities.

No significant asbestos matters were disclosed in…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: N.C. Court Reverses Decision in Puckett Lawsuit

The Court of Appeals of North Carolina reversed the April 5, 2010 ruling of the North Carolina Industrial Commission in a case involving asbestos styled Derwood Sink Puckett, Plaintiff v. Norandal USA, Inc., Employer, and Cigna/Ace USA/Esis, Carrier, Defendants.

Judges Ervin,…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: N.C. Appeals Court Affirms Ruling in SPX Action

The Court of Appeals of North Carolina upheld a ruling in an asbestos case styled SPX Corporation, Plaintiff v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Employers Insurance Company of Wausau, The Travelers Indemnity Company, Defendants, and Ace Property and Casualty Insurance Company…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: N.C. Court Issues Split Ruling in Gainey Claim

The Court of Appeals of North Carolina issued split rulings in a case involving asbestos styled Wendy Shackleton, as the Executrix of the Estate of Brenda P. Gainey, Deceased, and as the Executrix of the Estate of Leward Benmack Gainey,…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: N.C. Court Issues Split Ruling in Ensley Claim

The Court of Appeals of North Carolina issued split rulings in a case involving asbestos styled Grover M. Ensley, Plaintiff- employee v. FMC Corporation, Defendant-employer, Self-Insured and Broadspire, A Crawford Company, Defendant-servicing agent.

Judges Steelman, Stephens and Hunter Jr. entered judgment…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: EnPro Has $167MM Insurance Coverage at March 31

EnPro Industries, Inc., at March 31, 2011, had US$167 million of insurance coverage the Company said it believes is available to cover current and future asbestos claims against Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC (GST LLC) and certain expense payments.

GST has collected…

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