ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Cabot Unit Still Party to AO Exposure Cases

Cabot Corporation continues to be party to cases, including asbestos-related, in connection with a safety respiratory products business that a subsidiary acquired from American Optical Corporation (AO) in an April 1990 asset purchase transaction.

The subsidiary manufactured respirators under the AO…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Lawsuits v. Fresenius Medical Still Stayed

Lawsuits involving asbestos filed against Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. (FMCH) are stayed and transferred to or are pending before the U.S. District Court as part of the W. R. Grace & Co. Chapter 11 Proceedings.

FMCH is the holding company…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Court to Set Quigley Hearing After March 16

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has scheduled a confirmation hearing of Quigley Company, Inc.’s (a Pfizer Inc. subsidiary) Plan of Reorganization to be held sometime after March 16, 2009.

After that time, the Bankruptcy Court…

ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Proceedings v. Fresenius Unit Still Stayed

Cases involving asbestos filed against Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. (FMCH) are stayed and transferred to or are pending before the U.S. District Court as part of the W. R. Grace & Co. Chapter 11 Proceedings.

FMCH is the holding company…

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