Case Updates
New York Court of Appeals affirms judgment in asbestos case in favor of Ford Motor Co. for lack of proof of causation
November 27, 2018
Click here to view the opinion.
U.S. Chamber urges New York Court of Appeals to restore practice of deferring punitive damages claims in asbestos litigation.
January 24, 2018
Click here to view the amicus brief filed by the U.S. Chamber, Coalition for Litigation Justice, Inc., Business Council of New York State, Lawsuit Reform Alliance of New York, New York Insurance Association, Inc., Northeast Retail Lumber Association, National Association of Manufacturers, American Tort Reform Association, American Insurance Association, and NIFB Small Business Legal Center.
Nathan A. Schachtman of Nathan A. Schactman, Esq. and William L. Anderson of Crowell & Moring, LLP served as co-counsel for the coalition.
Case Documents
- U.S. Chamber, et al. Amicus Brief -- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (New York Court of Appeals).pdf
- Opinion -- In re New York City Asbestos Litigation (New York Court of Appeals)