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Hawaii Court Grants Motion to Compel Genetic Testing in Asbestos Lawsuit
On August 30, 2023, a Hawaii court ruled on 3M’s motion to compel blood sampling for the purposes of genetic testing in an asbestos matter. Hawaii First Circuit Judge James H. Ashford granted 3M’s motion in the McCabe v. 3M Co., et al matter….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Summary Judgment Denied as to Cloth and Boiler Manufacturers in Robichaux Mesothelioma Matter
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana – In ACT’s continuing coverage of the Robichaux mesothelioma matter pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, reported most recently here, before the court were two motions for summary judgment: one filed by defendant Uniroyal Holdings Incorporated and…
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NJ Appellate Court Reverses $223.8 J&J Talc Verdict on Causation Grounds
Court: The Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division – Johnson & Johnson has successfully appealed a $223.8 judgment against it following a trial involving allegations of asbestos-contaminated talcum powder in 2020….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Navigating Negligence Claims in Amusement Park Injuries: Responsibilities and Rights
One common cause of action for amusement park injuries, and tort law more broadly, is negligence. An amusement park operator has a duty to protect its patrons from any reasonably foreseeable risks created by its rides and other attractions. This is because patrons at a park are considered “business invitees” and, as invitees, the business…
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Russia-Ukraine War: Chaos in House Leads Biden to ‘Worry’ About Flow of Ukraine Aid
The president said he would make a major address soon to lobby for uninterrupted support for Ukraine.
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Finland’s Military Prepares as Russia-Ukraine War Gets Closer to Home
Even though it’s now part of NATO, a wary Finland still requires men to serve their country. Women can volunteer, and many do.
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Blinken to Visit Mexico as Tensions Rise Over Border, Drug Trafficking
The meeting is an opportunity to ease an increasingly tense relationship between two allies, while addressing hot-button issues in the 2024 presidential race in the United States.
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Police Identify Victims and Seek Cause of Deadly Bus Crash Near Venice
More than 20 people were killed and several were in intensive care after a bus crashed through a guardrail and onto an empty street below.
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In France, Reports of Bedbugs Fuel Anxiety Ahead of 2024 Olympics
With less than a year to go before millions are expected in Paris for the Olympics, a wave of widely publicized reports of bedbug infestations has put French authorities under pressure.
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Peter Zumthor on Paring Back a ‘Beautiful Idea’ for LACMA
The Swiss architect of one of the most polarizing museums in the country says his Los Angeles design has been significantly streamlined. So why have costs kept rising?
