11 results for “Union Carbide Corporation”
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Court case · Louisiana Court of Appeals · November 13, 2012 · in the opinion
Bougere v. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. (2012)
…a cause of action in [\866] tort for wrongful death claims arising out of such exposure. Plaintiffs contend that a Second Circuit decision, Bozeman v. Union Carbide, 46,425 (La.App. 2 Cir. 6/22/11)…
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Court case · U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit · July 30, 1999
Blanding v. Director, Owcp (1999)
…Board and reinstated the ALJ's award of death benefits to Frouwke Blanding, holding her claim timely against Oldam Shipping and Commercial Union. An employer or carrier that fails to rebut the 33 U.S.C. …
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Court case · Louisiana Court of Appeals · March 18, 2009
Hymel v. Eagle, Inc. (2009)
…Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment sustaining the exception of res judicata for J.D. Roberts and Commercial Union Insurance Company, dismissing Ralph Hymel's mesothelioma claims with prejudice based on his 1998 release. A…
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Court case · U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit · December 13, 1995
Stonewall Ins. Co. v. Asbestos Claims Management (1995)
…mesothelioma and asbestosis) and thousands of building-owner property claims. NGC, now Asbestos Claims Management Corporation, and its liability insurers sued each other over coverage. The Second Circuit reviewed district court judgments after a jury trial…
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Court case · Louisiana Court of Appeals · February 19, 2003
Ewing v. Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (2003)
Murphy Ewing worked for Brown & Root from about 1964 to 1974 and for Avondale from about 1971 to 1972, and was exposed to asbestos. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in July 1996 and died in April 1997. He and his wife sued in 1996. After his…
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Court case · Illinois Appellate Court · May 27, 1986
Zurich Ins. Co. v. Raymark Industries, Inc. (1986)
…1960s. Its insurers (Zurich, Federal, Commercial Union, Globe and excess insurer Northbrook) disputed in a declaratory judgment action when their policies had to respond and who had to pay defense costs. After hearing nine medical experts…
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Court case · Illinois Supreme Court · September 14, 1987
Zurich Insurance Co. v. Raymark Industries, Inc. (1987)
… no jury right. Zurich, Federal and Commercial Union won on the defense-duty issues, and Raymark won on the trigger and allocation issues. Under the policy language, an insurer must cover an asbestos claim if the…
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Court case · U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana · April 12, 2007
Bradley v. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (2007)
Frank Bradley sued in Orleans Parish, Louisiana state court, alleging he developed malignant pleural mesothelioma from asbestos exposure while working as a marine electronics technician at Avondale Shipyard around 1967-68. He named Northrop Grumman,…
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Court case · Louisiana Court of Appeals · March 4, 2009
McAskill v. American Marine Holding Co. (2009)
The Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed the trial court's summary judgment for Eagle, Branton and Commercial Union and remanded for further proceedings, so plaintiff McAskill's claims go forward. In a latent mesothelioma case, a…
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Court case · Louisiana Court of Appeals · December 5, 2000
Brunet v. Avondale Industries, Inc. (2000)
Telles Brunet worked for Avondale Industries from 1950 to 1978 at its Harvey repair yard. He developed lung cancer and died in 1998. His wife and three daughters sued Avondale, four of its executive officers and their insurers. At trial the jury…
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Court case · Louisiana Supreme Court · December 3, 2003
Landry v. Avondale Industries, Inc. (2003)
Raleigh Landry and his wife Clailee sued his former employers, Avondale Industries and McDermott, their executive officers, and several asbestos product makers. Mr. Landry had worked for Avondale from 1965 to 1967 and for McDermott in 1959-1961,…