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01 Feb 2017 Asbestos Litigation Isn’t Going Away, So What Can You Do About It? (Part 2)

Product Liability | Kenneth Gorenberg

  Given the ongoing risk of asbestos litigation, companies continue to receive their first asbestos lawsuits every day. What should you do when – or before – that lawsuit is filed?   Take It Seriously: Your company may be looking at just one case, but it could be more than that. Think of that one case as the template for the future. While you cannot prevent plaintiffs from filing cases, you may be able to make your company a less appealing target. Investigate: Consider conducting…

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26 Jan 2017 Asbestos Litigation Isn’t Going Away, So What Can You Do About It? (Part 1)

Product Liability | Kenneth Gorenberg

  Despite what you may have heard, your company probably continues to face asbestos litigation risk, and it may even be on the increase. Consider the following:   Long Latency Period for Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma, a terminal cancer that can be caused by asbestos exposure, has a latency period that typically ranges from 20 to 40 years. That means most cases filed today allege exposures dating back to the 1970s through the1990s. Is it possible that your company or an alleged predecessor used asbestos in its…

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