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Missouri high court says Johnson & Johnson powder suit belongs in St. Louis county, not city
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled in a 4-3 decision that a plaintiff in a class action against Johnson & Johnson over ovarian cancer claims should have his case addressed in St. Louis County Circuit Court, not St. Louis City Circuit Court.
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J&J says talc lawyers are playing the 'race card' in latest try at giant verdict
Opening arguments began Monday in the lawsuit launched by a man claiming that asbestos-tainted baby powder made by Johnson & Johnson caused him to develop mesothelioma.
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Trial lawyers are paying millions to a handful of experts necessary to push their talc cases
A small group of highly paid experts, one of whom recently testified his firm has made $30 million offering mostly pro-plaintiff testimony, are the key ingredient for more than 10,000 lawsuits claiming talcum powder is laced with deadly asbestos, forming the tip of an inverted pyramid upon which the rest of the cases depend.
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Court dismisses claims against PTI Union in mesothelioma case
ST. LOUIS – A federal court has granted one defendant's motion to dismiss a woman's suit over allegations that the use of talc products caused her malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
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New bills aimed at curbing asbestos claims filed, House loses most 'effective' Republican opponent
JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri representative who last year successfully ushered through the House a bill aimed at curtailing claims over asbestos exposure that died in the Senate is making another attempt this session.
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Former forklift operator for Tension Envelope alleges asbestos exposure caused mesothelioma
ST. LOUIS – A man formerly employed as a forklift operator and materials handler alleges exposure to asbestos while he was employed by a Kansas City business caused him to develop mesothelioma.
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Former laborer files suit against 4520 Corp., others over allegations of asbestos-related injuries
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges exposure to asbestos during her career with Pennsylvania employers caused her to develop lung cancer.
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Son names Foster Wheeler Energy, others in suit over mother's alleged asbestos-related injuries
ST. LOUIS – The surviving son of a woman previously employed as a florist, bookkeeper and carpenter alleges his mother was injured by exposure to asbestos during her career.
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Ahead of talc test, NYC judge gives good news to asbestos defendants
The January 31 decision could have especially strong implications for lawsuits over talcum powder
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Individuals allege CBS Corp., others failed to warn of dangers of asbestos
ST. LOUIS – Several individuals have filed a suit over allegations of asbestos-related injuries against multiple companies.
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Man files suit against Alcatel-Lucent USA, others alleging injuries caused by asbestos
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges he was first exposed to asbestos-containing products in the 1970s in Oklahoma and is seeking damages from several companies over his cancer diagnosis.
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Crown, Cork & Seal USA, others named in suit filed by several plaintiffs over alleged asbestos injuries
ST. LOUIS – Several individuals have filed a suit against companies over allegations that exposure to asbestos caused harm to them or their decedents.
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General Electric, others named in widow's suit over husband's mesothelioma death
ST. LOUIS – A widow has filed suit against several companies over the mesothelioma-related death of her husband.
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Texas man alleges exposure to asbestos in the 1960s, 1970s caused lung cancer
ST. LOUIS – A Texas couple alleges the husband developed lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Borg-Warner, others named in woman's suit over mesothelioma diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges exposure to asbestos through family members caused her to develop mesothelioma.
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Maintenance mechanic seeks damages from Advance Auto Parts, others over cancer diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A former maintenance mechanic alleges asbestos exposure during his career caused him to develop lung cancer.
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Couple names Flowserve, others in suit over husband's mesothelioma diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A couple alleges the husband developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure during his career.
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Couple files suit against Borg-Warner, others over husband's cancer diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A couple is seeking damages from several companies over allegations asbestos exposure caused the husband to develop lung cancer.
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Former laborer alleged asbestos exposure caused lung cancer, seeks damages from CBS
ST. LOUIS – A former laborer alleges exposure to asbestos in Connecticut caused him to develop cancer.
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Dow Chemical, others named in couple's suit over lung cancer diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A couple is seeking more than $50,000 from several companies over allegations exposure to asbestos caused the husband's lung cancer.