Evidence, Summary Judgment, Asbestos

PA Appellate Court Affirms Defense Summary Judgments

Goldberg Segalla on 6/25/2025

Court: Superior Court of Pennsylvania - In this asbestos appeal, appellant Sandra Pendergrass — the administratrix of the estate of decedent, Vernetta Merie Coe — appealed the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County Civil...more

Boiler Manufacturer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Denied

Goldberg Segalla on 3/20/2024

Supreme Court of New York, New York County (NYCAL) - In this asbestos action, plaintiff Thomas Bassier alleged that he suffered injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products manufactured by various companies...more

Pump Manufacturer’s Motion for Summary Judgment Denied

Goldberg Segalla on 12/7/2023

Court: Supreme Court of New York, New York County - Defendant Milton Roy LLC filed a motion for summary judgment on the grounds that the plaintiff failed to identify Milton Roy as a manufacturer of any asbestos-containing...more

Supplier Defendant Succeeds in Opposing Punitive Damages

Goldberg Segalla on 8/15/2023

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles - In this asbestos action, the court considered various defense motions. Defendant Western Auto Supply company filed a request opposing punitive damages, arguing...more

Shipyard Defendant Obtains Summary Judgment Due to Prior Release

Goldberg Segalla on 7/31/2023

Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana - In this asbestos action, Felton Robichaux worked as an insulator and carpenter at Avondale Shipyard from 1961 to 1979, and alleges he was exposed...more

Grant of Summary Judgment to Premises/Employer Defendant Upheld on Appeal

Goldberg Segalla on 6/27/2022

Superior Court of Pennsylvania, June 23, 2022 - In this asbestos action, decedent John Wheeler alleged asbestos exposure from his work as a millwright at a U.S. Steel (USX) plant. Wheeler’s co-workers testified in this...more