Abbott Simses

1. Attys Allowed To Withdraw From Welding Fumes MDL

Friday, Sep 18, 2009

Attorneys for a plaintiff in multidistrict product liability litigation over welding fumes have been allowed to withdraw from the case, citing lack of cooperation from their client.

2. 8th Circ. Revives Ark. Farm Contamination Lawsuit

Monday, Jun 22, 2009

A federal appeals court has reversed and remanded a district judge's grant of summary judgment against an Arkansas grain farm in a soil-and-water contamination case against Exxon Mobil Corp. and others that was dismissed on statute of limitations grounds.

3. Lawyers Debate Value Of 'Lone Pine' Orders

Thursday, Aug 07, 2008

With a sharp uptick in the volume of mass tort litigation in recent years, the burdens on litigants and the judicial system are higher than ever before. But there is sharp disagreement among lawyers as to when, and in which cases, “Lone Pine” orders can and should be used.