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Tile Manufacturer Denied Summary Judgment in NYCAL
Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County – In this asbestos action, plaintiff Peter Marino alleged he was exposed to asbestos from floor tiles manufactured by defendant, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Goodyear moved for summary judgment, arguing it could not have caused or contributed to plaintiff’s injury….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Corporate Representative Affidavit Found Insufficient in Connection with NYCAL Summary Judgment Motion
Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County – In this asbestos action, decedent Willie Hollingsworth alleged he was exposed to asbestos from valves manufactured by Clow. Defendant McWane Inc., on behalf of its unincorporated division Clow Valve Company, moved for summary judgment….By: Goldberg Segalla
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Caulk and Plaster Manufacturer Denied Summary Judgment in NYCAL
Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County – In this asbestos action, decedent Jose Munoz alleged that he was exposed to asbestos from caulk and plaster manufactured by defendant DAP….By: Goldberg Segalla
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What to Expect in a Florida Boating Accident Case
When you go out for a day on the water, the last thing you expect is to end the day dealing with the aftermath of a boating accident. But, these accidents happen far more often than they should, and many boat captains and passengers find themselves suddenly and unexpectedly dealing with life-altering injuries….By: Searcy Denney…
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Sixth Circuit validates challenge to PFAS class – demands greater specificity in pleading standards for causation
On November 27, a landmark PFAS decision by the Sixth Circuit effectively dismissed a statewide class action for lack of standing. This potentially sets the stage for a new era of PFAS litigation, where historically general and conclusory allegations by PFAS plaintiffs must be substituted with particularized pleadings connecting each defendant to the detected PFAS…
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U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
The veto came amid a warning that “civil order is breaking down” in Gaza, and a day after the Biden administration warned that Israel’s military had not done enough to reduce harm to civilians.
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Iran Looks to Houthi Proxies to Escalate Fight With Israel
The Iranian-backed militia in Yemen has launched drone and missile attacks on Israeli and American targets. American officials fear the group could go too far and incite a wider war.
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Teenagers Convicted in France in Connection With Teacher Samuel Paty’s Killing
The teacher, Samuel Paty, was beheaded in 2020 by an Islamist extremist after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his students to illustrate free speech.
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Putin Says He Will Seek Another Term as Russia’s President
The announcement was long expected after the Constitution was amended in 2020, effectively allowing the Russian leader to stay in power until 2036.
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Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Vetoes Security Council Resolution Demanding Cease-Fire in Gaza
The U.S. ambassador said a permanent cease-fire before Hamas is dismantled would sow the seeds of a future conflict. Britain abstained and the 13 other members of the U.N. Security Council voted in favor of an immediate halt in the fighting.
