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Asbestos Litigation
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Case Details
New York court sets aside a $28 million lung cancer verdict in the James Petro NYCAL case due to undisclosed bankruptcy trust claims.
Additional Notes
The ruling, a favorable outcome for the defense, followed the post-trial discovery of extensive, undisclosed bankruptcy trust claims and prior settlements. The court found this evidence highly relevant to the apportionment of liability and ordered a new trial on apportionment.