Markey et al v. Lapolla Industries, Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:12-cv-04622

Court:

New York Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Prop. Damage Prod. Liability

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Joanna Seybert

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  1. September 25, 2015

    Morelli Faces $230K Fee Request In Foam Sanctions Fight

    Lapolla Industries Inc. told a New York federal court Thursday that it's entitled to more than $230,000 in sanctions against Morelli Alters Ratner LLP after a magistrate judge said the firm failed to exercise discovery due diligence in a dropped personal injury class action against the insulation foam maker.

  2. September 09, 2015

    Morelli Blasts Recommended Sanctions In Toxic Foam Action

    Morelli Alters Ratner LLP objected in New York federal court Tuesday to a magistrate judge's recommendation that it be sanctioned for discovery violations in a dropped personal injury class action against insulation foam maker Lapolla Industries Inc., although Lapolla objected that the sanctions don't go far enough.

  3. August 26, 2015

    Judge Recommends Counsel Sanctions In Toxic Foam Action

    A New York federal judge concluded Wednesday that attorneys at Morelli Alters Ratner PC did not properly advise their clients during the discovery phase of a case alleging foam insulation sold by Lapolla Industries Inc. was toxic, and recommended the district court impose attorney fee sanctions.

  4. August 14, 2014

    Consumers In Toxic Foam Action Look To Dodge Sanctions

    A New York couple who voluntarily dismissed their suit against Lapolla Industries Inc. for allegedly selling toxic foam insulation pushed back Wednesday against the company’s bid to sanction them and their former attorneys, telling a New York federal judge the company hasn’t shown they filed the suit in bad faith.

  5. July 09, 2014

    Lapolla Wants Sanctions For Bogus Toxic Foam Suit

    Lapolla Industries Inc. urged a New York federal judge on Tuesday to sanction a pair of consumers who voluntarily dismissed their suit accusing the company of selling toxic polyurethane foam insulation, claiming they lied about their injuries and cost the company significant time and money defending the suit for two years.

  6. September 18, 2012

    Nationwide Class Targets Spray Insulation They Say Is Toxic

    A pair of New York consumers launched a nationwide class action against Lapolla Industries Inc. and Delfino Insulation Co. Inc. on Friday over allegations the companies have sold defective spray polyurethane foam insulation that can cause respiratory and neurological injury.

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