ASBESTOS UPDATE: Parsons Case v. Reynolds Units Pending in W.Va.

Certain of Reynolds American Inc.’s subsidiaries continue to be party to litigation involving asbestos, of which the case is styled Parsons v. A C & S, Inc.

In Parsons, which was filed in February 1998 in Circuit Court, Ohio County, W.Va.,…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Vector Still Subject to Parsons Action in W.Va.

Vector Group Ltd. Continues to be subject to a case involving asbestos styled Parsons v. AC & S Inc. in West Virginia.

In February 1998, in Parsons v. AC & S Inc., a case pending in West Virginia, the personal injury…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Lorillard Involved in Three Filter Cases

Lorillard, Inc. is a defendant in three asbestos-related Filter Cases, including two that also name its Lorillard Tobacco Company subsidiary, according to the Company’s quarterly report filed on July 28, 2011 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Claims have been brought…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Parsons Case v. Vector Group Ltd. Still Stayed

Vector Group Ltd. says a claim involving asbestos styled Parsons, et al. v. A C & S Inc., et al., Case No. 98-C-388, Circuit Court, W.Va., Ohio County, is still stayed.

In the case filed on Feb. 9, 1998, the personal…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: 14 Lorillard Cases Set for Trial as of April 27

Lorillard, Inc. says that, as of April 27, 2011, about 14 Filter Cases were scheduled for trial or have been placed on courts’ trial calendars.

Trial dates are subject to change.

Claims have been brought against the Company and its subsidiary, Lorillard…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Reynolds Units Still Face Parsons Case in W.Va.

Certain of Reynolds American Inc.’s subsidiaries continue to be party to litigation involving asbestos, of which the case is styled Parsons v. A C & S, Inc.

The case was filed in February 1998 in Circuit Court, Ohio County, W.Va. In…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Liggett Group Party to Love Action in Md. Court

Vector Group Ltd.’s subsidiary, Liggett Group LLC, is party to asbestos litigation styled Love, et al. v. John-Crane Houdaille, Inc. et al., Case No. 24-X-08-000120, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City.

In the case filed on June 1, 2010, Plaintiff and his…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Vector Group Facing Burik Lawsuit in Md. Court

Vector Group Ltd. is named a defendant in the asbestos case styled Burik, et al. v. John-Crane Houdaille, Inc. et al., Case No. 24-X- 08-000429, Circuit Court, Maryland, Baltimore City.

In the case filed on June 9, 2010, Plaintiff is suing…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Vector Group Involved in Parsons Case in W.Va.

Vector Group Ltd. is still involved in litigation involving asbestos styled Parsons, et al. v. A C & S Inc., et al., Case No. 98-C-388, Circuit Court, W.Va., Kanawha County.

Filed on April 9, 1998, this personal injury class action is…

ASBESTOS UPDATE: Reynolds American Units Party to Parsons Action

Certain subsidiaries of Reynolds American Inc., R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Brown & Williamson Holdings Inc., are still involved in an asbestos case styled Parsons v. A C & S, Inc.

In the case filed in February 1998 in Circuit…

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