Below are summaries of our trials from 2011.
In Re BP580 v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Crane Co., Scott Co. of California, et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Suzanne R. Bolanos
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Jury Selection: Excess of $1,500,000
December 2011
Irene Eggleton v. Van Waters & Rogers, et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $900,000
December 2011
Bruce Gleason v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Mannington Mills, Inc., Domco Products Texas, L.P., et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $725,000
October 2011
In Re BP574 v. Rich-Tex, Inc., Union Carbide Corporation, et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $1,800,000
October 2011
In Re BP575 v. Asbestos Defendants
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. A. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $960,000
October 2011
Wiley Utterback v. Collins Electric, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. A. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $375,000
October 2011
Andrew Thompson v. Nacco Materials, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. A. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $114,000
October 2011
William Tracy v. Douglas Insulation, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. A. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $110,000
October 2011
Jeraldine Nicholson v. Highland Stucco & Lime Products, Inc., Amcord Inc., et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Los Angeles, California
Judge: Hon. Elisabeth White
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Colon Cancer
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $430,000
September 2011
Ferdy Lionello v. Calportland Company, Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., Highland Stucco & Lime Products, Inc., Amcord Inc., et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Orange County, California
Judge: Hon. Steven Perk
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $250,000
September 2011
Gillian Hensley v. Curtiss-Wright Inc., et. al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. John Stewart
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $150,000
August 2011
Robert Morgan v. Asbestos Corporation Limited, et. al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Teri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Laryngeal Cancer
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $530,000
August 2011
Alan Ray v. Foster Wheeler LLC, et. al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. John Stewart
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Esophageal Cancer
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $675,000
August 2011
Vincent Stumpo v. Calportland Company, Kaiser Gypsum Company, Inc., Highland Stucco & Lime Products, Inc., Amcord Inc., et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Orange County, California
Judge: Hon. Steven Perk
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $170,000
July 2011
Patsy Rood v. Cleaver-Brooks Inc., et. al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. John Stewart
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $220,000
July 2011
Thomas Hixson v. Asbestos Corporation Limited, et. al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. John Stewart
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $950,000
July 2011
Giovanni Colombo v. Thomas Dee Engineering, et. al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. John Stewart
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $150,000
July 2011
Judith Black v. CertainTeed Corporation
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco County
Judge: Hon. Teri Jackson
Trial Type: Mesothelioma-Bystander Exposure Doing Laundry-Product Liability-Negligence
Case Resolved During Jury Selection: Excess of $3,100,000
July 2011
Estela Carcallas, et al. v. Rockwell Automation, Inc., Graybar Electric Company, Inc., et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Other Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $630,000
June 2011
Robert Verant v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Los Angeles, California
Judge: Hon. Maureen Duffy-Lewis
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Plaintiff’s Case-In-Chief: Excess of $1,770,000
June 2011
Sandra Austin, et al. v. Del Webb, Fluor Corporation, et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Los Angeles, California
Judge: Hon. Rolf Treu
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Mesothelioma
Case Resolved After Jury Selection: Excess of $5,000,000
May – June 2011
Roderick Brooks v. Cummins Inc., Sun Ship, LLC, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Other Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $400,000
June 2011
Richard Chiolino v. Honeywell International, Inc., Ford Motor Company, Autozone West, Inc., et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Orange County, California
Judge: Hon. Steven Perk
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved After Motions in Limine: Excess of $430,000
June 2011
Margaret Watson v. Honeywell Corporation; Borg Warner Company, et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: King County, Washington
Judge: Hon. Katherine Shaffer
Trial Type: Products Liability-Friction Linings (Brakes/Clutches)-Negligence-Wrongful Death Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Plaintiff’s Case in Chief: Excess of $100,000 as to All Defendants
June 2011
Sandra Austin, et ux. v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc. (FKA Bechtel Corp.); Fluor Corporation; Del Webb Corporation; et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: Los Angeles County
Judge: Hon. Rolf Treu
Trial Type: Peritoneal Mesothelioma Wrongful Death-General Contractor Negligence-Products Liability
Case Resolved After Jury Selection at Opening Statements: Excess of $5,250,000 as to All Defendants
June 2011
Allen Kennedy v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Scott Company of California, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $900,000
May 2011
John Casey and Patricia Casey v. FDCC (FKA Dinwiddie Construction Co., Inc.); Kaiser Gypsum Company; et al.
Civil Jury Trial
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Donald Sullivan
Trial Type: Contractor Negligence-Products Liability-Manufacturer/Seller Negligence-Personal Injury-Mesothelioma
Verdict: $41,273,421 ($21,273,421 compensatory damages; $20,000,000 punitive damages as to Kaiser Gypsum Company only)
November 2010 – May 2011
Herman Starnes v. Todd Shipyards Corporation, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $400,000
April 2011
William Wilkins v. CertainTeed Corporation, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $385,000
April 2011
Hurley Richardson v. Amcord Inc., et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $435,000
April 2011
Terry Lueken v. CertainTeed Corporation, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $265,000
April 2011
George Seevers v. CertainTeed Corporation, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $780,000
April 2011
Miramon Anaya v. Hopeman Brothers, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $285,000
April 2011
In Re D602 Trials v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Thomas Dee Engineering Company, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $3,000,000
April 2011
Darlene Ball, et al. v. Toshiba International Corporation, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Terri Jackson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $175,000
March 2011
Janet Durham, et al. v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Thomas Dee Engineering Company, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $465,000
March 2011
Anita Player, et al. v. General Electric Company, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $210,000
March 2011
George Tyler v. Moore Brothers, Republic Supply Company, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $1,250,000
March 2011
In Re Bp529 v. General Electric Company, J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Other Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $420,000
March 2011
Judith Reece, et al. v. Crane Co., et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Harold Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Mesothelioma
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $3,775,000
February 2011
Carrie Phillips, et al. v. Bayer Crop Science, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $1,180,000
January 2011
Laurie Orr, et al. v. Metalclad Insulation Corporation, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Tomar Mason
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $185,000
January 2011
John Baglietto v. Georgia Pacific Corporation, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Charlene Kisselbach
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $90,000
January 2011
In Re BP526 v. J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc,. Foster Wheeler LLC, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Curtis Karnow
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $930,000
January 2011
Daniel Riedinger v. Ace Fil-Am Hardware, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Curtis Karnow
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Lung Cancer
Case ResolvedDuring Motions in Limine: Excess of $360,000
January 2011
In Re BP546 v. Sequoia Ventures, Inc., Moore Brothers, Douglas Insulation Company, Inc., et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Asbestosis
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $700,000
January 2011
John Medynski v. J.T. Thorpe & Sons, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Harold Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Personal Injury-Colon Cancer
Case Resolved During Pre-Trial Hearings: Excess of $80,000
January 2011
Ina Coyle, et al. v. Crane Co., et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Mesothelioma
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $1,500,000
January 2011
Theresa Edwards, et al. v. Kaiser Gypsum, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. Harold Kahn
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Lung Cancer
Case Resolved During Pre-Trial Hearings: Excess of $310,000
January 2011
Yvonne Sanders, et al. v. Anderson Rowe & Buckley, Inc., Cahill Contractors, Inc., Douglas Insulation Company, Inc., et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Mesothelioma
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $1,300,000
January 2011
Ina Coyle, et al. v. Crane Co., et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Mesothelioma
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $1,500,000
January 2011
Toni Baragar, et al. v. Cummins Inc., Ford Motor Company, et al.
Superior Court: San Francisco, California
Judge: Hon. James Robertson
Trial Type: Products Liability-Negligence-Wrongful Death-Mesothelioma
Case Resolved During Motions in Limine: Excess of $950,000
January 2011
