ASBESTOS UPDATE: Ill. Court Affirms Sublett’s Motion to Remand

The U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, granted a motion to remand filed by Joseph Sublett and Virginia A. Sublett in an asbestos case filed against General Electric Company.

The case is styled Joseph Sublett, et al., Plaintiffs v. Air…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: GE Summary Judgment Affirmed in Rabatin Action

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld the ruling of the Court of Common Pleas, Allegheny County, Civil Division, which granted summary judgment in favor of General Electric Company, in an asbestos case filed by Ernest G. Rabatin for Scot W.…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Magnetek Inc. Still Named in Liability Actions

Magnetek, Inc. has been named, along with multiple other defendants, in asbestos-related lawsuits associated with business operations it previously acquired, but which are no longer owned.

During the Company’s ownership, none of the businesses produced or sold asbestos-containing products.

The Company also…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Harris Corp. Still Subject to Liability Actions

From time to time, Harris Corporation faces product liability lawsuits related to the prior sale or use of products containing asbestos or other restricted materials.

No significant asbestos-related matters were discussed in the Company’s annual report filed on Aug. 29, 2011…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Houston Wire Still Has Injury Suits in 4 States

Houston Wire & Cable Company, along with many other defendants, has been named in a number of asbestos lawsuits in the state courts of Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

The suits allege that certain wire and cable, which may…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Graham Corp. Still Involved in Exposure Actions

Graham Corporation is still named as a defendant in certain lawsuits alleging personal injury from exposure to asbestos contained in products made by the Company, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed on Aug. 5, 2011 with the Securities and…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: 4,400 Lawsuits Still Pending v. Tyco at June 30

There were about 4,400 asbestos lawsuits as of June 24, 2011 that were pending against Tyco International Ltd., its subsidiaries or entities for which the Company has assumed responsibility.

There were about 4,400 lawsuits as of March 25, 2011 pending against…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: GE Summary Judgment Bid Denied in Dinneen Case

The Superior Court of Connecticut, Judicial District of Fairfield, denied General Electric Co.’s motion for summary judgment in an asbestos lawsuit styled William Dinneen et al. v. A.O. Smith Corp. et al.

Judge Bellis entered judgment in Case No. CV085018435S on…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Cooper Ind. Posts $250MM Trust Settlement Fund

Cooper Industries plc recorded an asbestos trust settlement funding of US$250 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011, according to a Company press release dated July 21, 2011.

During the first six months of 2011, the Company reported free…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Court Junks GE Summary Judgment in Dinneen Case

The Superior Court of Connecticut denied General Electric Co.’s (GE) motion for summary judgment in an asbestos case filed by William Dinneen and Donna Anderson.

The case is styled William Dinneen et al. v. A.O. Smith Corp. et al.

Judge Barbara N.…

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