A.O. Smith

1. D&O Liabililty For Corporate Patent Infringement

Monday, Feb 23, 2009

A plaintiff who can show specific evidence of deliberate acts by a director or officer leading to patent infringement, such as specifically authorizing infringing activity, may be able to convince a court to entertain individual liability for induced infringement, says Anthony Iannitelli of Baker Botts LLP.

2. Jury Spurns Welders' Claim Of Fumes-Illness Link

Monday, Mar 10, 2008

A jury in New Orleans rejected four plaintiffs' claims that exposure to manganese welding fumes caused their illnesses.

3. Judge Throws Out Welding Fume Cases

Monday, Oct 29, 2007

A federal judge has dismissed about 75 cases in the multidistrict welding fume litigation, adding to the pile of suits that have been discarded in the past year.

4. Class Certification Nixed In Welding Fumes Litigation

Monday, Sep 17, 2007

A judge has denied a class certification bid by a group of welders in a multidistrict litigation alleging welding fumes caused a range of adverse health effects.

5. Tower Looks To Dump Asbestos Liability

Wednesday, Aug 09, 2006

Bankrupt Tower Automotive Inc. has revealed it is seeking court approval to sell an 86-acre plot of land partially contaminated with asbestos.