Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation was party to 8,155 open asbestos- related claims during the six months ended June 30, 2010, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed on Aug. 6, 2010 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
During the six months ended June…
Howden Buffalo, Inc.’s asbestos-related insurance lawsuit against its former parent, Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation, is ongoing in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
On Aug. 4, 2009, Howden filed the suit against the Company, two insurance companies that allegedly…
Firefighters exposed to asbestos during training three years ago are moving toward a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the City of Everett, Wash., HeraldNet reports.
In July 2010, dozens of Everett firefighters and their spouses filed claims with the City seeking a total…
As of June 30, 2010, Cooper Industries plc’s asbestos-related receivable for recoveries of costs from insurers amounted to US$165.8 million, of which US$56.2 million relate to costs previously paid or insurance settlements.
As of June 30, 2010, the Company, through Pneumo-Abex…
Cass County, N.D., county engineer Keith Berndt says the removal of asbestos from a crawl space beneath the old courthouse is expected to cost more than US$100,000, Inforum reports.
On Aug. 24, 2010, Cass County commissioners unanimously gave the go-ahead to…
American International Group, Inc. recorded 4,996 asbestos claims during the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared with 5,485 during the six months ended June 30, 2009.
The Company recorded 5,208 asbestos claims during the three months ended March 31, 2010,…
The Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit, reversed the ruling of the Civil District Court, Orleans Parish, which granted the dismissal of the asbestos claims filed by the heirs of Henry Joseph Marcel.
The case is styled David B. Marcel,…
Penn Millers Holding Corporation’s estimated liability for asbestos and environmental claims was US$2,301,000 at June 30, 2010 and US$2,397,000 at Dec. 31, 2009.
The Company’s estimated liability for A&E claims was US$2,318,000 at March 31, 2010. (Class Action Reporter, May 28,…
Noble Corporation says that, at June 30, 2010, there were about 39 asbestos lawsuits in which it is one of many defendants.
The Company is, from time to time, a party to various lawsuits that are incidental to its operations in…
Albany International Corp. was defending against 7,343 asbestos claims as of July 23, 2010, compared with 7,464 such claims as of April 29, 2010, and 7,809 claims as of Feb. 16, 2010.
The Company is a defendant in suits brought in…