http://www.klgates.com RSS feed of news events en-US Copyright K&L Gates website@klgates.com Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Publication Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Publication Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Publication Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Publication Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Publication Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Publication Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:06:54 GMT Publication Thu, 01 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT Publication Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Bonnie Anderson and John R. Anderson v. A.J. Friedman Supply Co., Inc., et al., upheld a jury verdict of $7,000,000 for the wife of an Exxon Mobil employee diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, as well as the $500,000 awarded to her husband for his loss of consortium claims. Of particular significance is that in doing so, the Court affirmed the trial court's novel "dual persona" analysis, allowing Plaintiffs to assert their "take-home" exposure claim against Exxon Mobil, despite what would otherwise be claims subject to the workers' compensation bar. The Appellate Division found that the concept of "dual personas" applied, because Exxon Mobil took on a "completely separate and independent role with respect to the employee" concerning Mrs. Anderson's claimed non-employment related asbestos exposure.]]> Publication Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Publication