The Intersection Among Torts, Science, Corporate Law, Insurance & Bankruptcy
Look to the right under "James Hardie" for prior posts regarding legal issues related to James Hardie’s efforts to use a private foundation to resolve asbestos claims, and related claims against officers and directors that ended in convictions. Appeals are now in argument for two weeks or so. Popular press articles on the appeal are here and here.
Rising mesothelioma claims and expenses, exceeding projections. That’s the May 22, 2014 financial word from Australia’s James Hardie. An ABC News story is here. This “investors” page for James Hardie
In Australian asbestos litigation, a recent $1.15 million jury verdict against James Hardie is reported here. The suit was by a former employee who developed mesothelioma. The key excerpts state: "A V
Australian Appellate Court Affirms Verdict Involving Automotive Brake Linings as a Cause of Mesothel
It’s back to Australia. There, an important new appellate court opinion affirms a verdict for a brake mechanic who won a trial court judgment that his mesothelioma was caused by inhalation of chrysoti