High Court Rejects “Any Exposure”/“Every Breath” Theory
On May 24, 2012, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court overturned a superior court’s decision that allowed an asbestos plaintiff to proceed with a causation theory known as “any theory” or “every breath.” In...
View ArticleNew Jersey Names New Asbestos Judge
Effective September 1, 2012, all asbestos litigation consolidated and pending in Middlesex County, New Jersey will be reassigned from Judge Ann McCormick to Judge Vincent LeBlon. Asbestos cases have...
View ArticleThe Truth May Set You Free, But Lying Can Get You Tossed Out Of Court
Earlier this week, the New Jersey Appellate Division upheld the dismissal, with prejudice, of an asbestos plaintiff’s claims as a result of his pervasive lies during discovery. The plaintiff, Michael...
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