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Holding Company’s Motion to Dismiss on Personal Jurisdiction Grounds Granted
Court: Supreme Court of New York County (NYCAL) – In this asbestos action, defendant Burnham Holdings Inc. moved to dismiss the complaint against it on personal jurisdiction grounds. Specifically, BHI asserted that it is a holding company that was incorporated in Delaware with a principal place of business in Pennsylvania….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Putty Manufacturer and Talc Disturber’s Motion to Dismiss on Causation Grounds Denied
Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County (NYCAL) – In this asbestos action, plaintiff Jennifer Peganis alleged take-home exposure to asbestos from laundering her husband’s work clothing. Defendant Donald Durham Company moved to dismiss the action on the basis that plaintiff failed to establish causation….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Certification Denied in Proposed Negligent Design Class Action Against Gun Manufacturer for Mass Shooting
The Ontario Superior Court recently emphasized the need, in a negligent design claim, for evidence on the product from a qualified design expert, even in the context of a certification motion….By: Bennett Jones LLP
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Extending Derivative Sovereign Immunity For Government Contractors
The Third Circuit recently affirmed entry of summary judgment in favor of General Electric (“GE”) on grounds of derivative sovereign immunity. The Third Circuit found that GE was entitled to derivative sovereign immunity under current established doctrine in Yearsley and Boyle because all of GE’s work and equipment at issue was performed and/or designed pursuant…
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Differences in Consumer Protection Legislation Continue to Deter National Consumer Protection Based Class Actions
The Supreme Court of British Columbia’s recent December 2023 decision in MacKinnon v Pfizer Canada Inc. (MacKinnon) illustrates that certifying a national class action against product manufacturers based on breaches of provincial consumer protection statutes remains onerous….By: Bennett Jones LLP
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Live Updates: At Least 10 Killed as Israel Begins Major Military Operation in West Bank
Hundreds of troops entered cities in the occupied territory, targeting Palestinian militants. It was a significant escalation after months of raids that have unfolded alongside the war in Gaza.
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With Hezbollah-Israel Conflict Contained, Iran’s Next Move May Be Modest
After weeks of regional fears about a broader war, Hezbollah’s limited attack on Israel suggests that Iran, like its ally, wants to hem in the risk of escalation.
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Last Crusade of Mexico’s President: A Drastic Redesign of the Judiciary
A showdown over plans to reshape the entire judiciary is raising fears over the effect on the rule of law in Mexico and trade with the United States.
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In Quebec’s Casse-Croûtes, Fast Food for a Short but Sweet Summer
By now, the most famous product of Quebec’s casse-croûtes, the poutine, has gone international. But can the guédille or the pinso ever become just as popular?
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Why Hasn’t Russia Kicked Out Ukrainian Invaders? Its Own Invaders Are Busy.
Despite its overwhelming firepower, Russia has been unable for weeks to push Ukrainian troops back across the border, with the failure as much the result of priorities as a lack of personnel.
