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Fifth Circuit Clouds Threshold Dose Analysis in Ruffin v. BP

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Plaintiffs in toxic tort cases must prove both general and specific causation, generally through the testimony of experts. Experts must establish that a specific chemical exposure can (and did) cause the specific injury at...more

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Dryer Felt Manufacturer’s Judgment Upheld on Appeal

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Court: Court of Appeals of Washington, Division One - In this asbestos action, decedent Kevin Holdsworth worked at a paper mill in Camas, Washington from 1964 to 2001. He alleged exposure to asbestos from several sources...more

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South Carolina Court of Appeals Approves Cumulative Dose Theory, Increased Verdict For Plaintiffs

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On September 1, 2021, the South Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed the circuit court’s decision in the matter of Jolly v. General Electric, et al. in which it had (1) denied defendants’ motion for a JNOV, (2) granted a new...more

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