ASBESTOS UPDATE: Lawsuits v. Noble Corp. Drop to 21 at June 30

Noble Corporation says that, at June 30, 2011, there were about 21 asbestos related lawsuits in which it is one of many defendants, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed on Aug. 8, 2011 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

At…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Purks Action v. Texaco Filed on Aug. 4 in Texas

The family of the late James Lee Purks (Patricia, Robert, Gary and Bryan Purks), on Aug. 4, 2011, filed an asbestos suit Mr. Purks’ former employer, Texaco, in Jefferson County District Court, Tex., The Southeast Texas Record reports.

According to the…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: McDermott Units Subject to La. Insurance Action

Certain of McDermott International, Inc.’s subsidiaries are involved in an asbestos-related declaratory judgment action entitled Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, et al. v. J. Ray McDermott, Inc. et al.

The suit was filed on or about Aug. 23, 2004 by certain…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: McDermott Units Still Facing Antoine Litigation

Certain of McDermott International, Inc.’s subsidiaries are still defendants in an asbestos lawsuit entitled Antoine, et al. v. McDermott, Inc., et al., which is pending in Texas court.

In a proceeding entitled Antoine, et al. vs. J. Ray McDermott, Inc., et…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Halliburton Subject to Erica P. John Fund Case

Halliburton Company continues to be subject to class action litigation involving asbestos, of which the Erica P. John Fund is the lead plaintiff.

In June 2002, a class action lawsuit was filed against the Company in federal court alleging violations of…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Fitts Action v. Texaco, Chevron Filed in Texas

On behalf of Homer Fitts, Eunice Fitts filed an asbestos lawsuit against Texaco and Chevron USA last June 23, 2011 in Jefferson County District Court, Tex., The Southeast Texas Record reports.

According to the lawsuit, Mr. Fitts was employed by Texaco…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: McDermott Units Still Subject to Antoine Action

Certain of McDermott International, Inc.’s subsidiaries are still defendants in an asbestos lawsuit entitled Antoine, et al. v. McDermott, Inc., et al., which is pending in Texas court.

In a proceeding entitled Antoine, et al. vs. J. Ray McDermott, Inc., et…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: McDermott Units Subject to La. Insurance Action

Certain of McDermott International, Inc.’s subsidiaries are involved in an asbestos-related declaratory judgment action entitled Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, et al. v. J. Ray McDermott, Inc. et al.

The suit was filed on or about Aug. 23, 2004, by certain…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Securities Fraud Case v. Halliburton Reinstated

The U.S. Supreme Court, on June 6, 2011, reinstated a lawsuit by a group of mutual and pension fund investors who claimed Halliburton Co. understated its asbestos liabilities while overstating revenues in its engineering and construction business and the benefits…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Noble Corp. Facing 29 Injury Cases at March 31

Noble Corporation says that, at March 31, 2011, there were about 29 asbestos lawsuits in which it is one of many defendants, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 6, 2011.

The Company…

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