Represented numerous clients in claims regarding asbestos exposure, including U.S. Gypsum, Pneumo Abex, Monsanto, Engelhard, Pfizer, Bayer, Bridgestone/Firestone, Hill Brothers, Uniroyal Goodrich, Laurel Machine & Foundry, Standard Roofing Company, Riley Stuart Company, J.K. Johnson Mechanical Contractors, Neles-Jamesbury, Oilfield Service & Supply Company, TRECO, and Irex.
Represented 3M Company in multidistrict litigation in federal district court in asbestos, silica, coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, and benzene litigation brought by plaintiffs who used 3M’s respiratory protection products. Cases include 3M Co. v. Johnson, in which the Mississippi Supreme Court reversed a $150 million verdict for six asbestos plaintiffs and rendered a verdict in 3M’s favor. The court held that that the plaintiffs were improperly joined for trial and that 3M was entitled to judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
Represented Caterpillar Inc. in welding fume product liability claims brought by thousands of Mississippi plaintiffs. Successfully defended against plaintiffs’ novel theories of civil accomplice liability, resulting in voluntary dismissal of all claims against Caterpillar.
Successfully defended lawsuit seeking to certify a class action calling for medical monitoring of workplace exposure to beryllium. Won summary judgment in trial court, and subsequently the Mississippi Supreme Court, in a case of first impression, held that no such cause of action existed where plaintiffs have suffered no injury and are only claiming fear of future injury.
Successfully defended Shell Oil Company and Ashland Oil in a six-week jury trial involving claims of exposure to hexane, xylene, methylethylketone, and several other chemicals.
Represented Goodyear Tire and Rubber in a claim involving carbon black waste from a manufacturing process that picked up toxic volatiles from the air and allegedly contaminated the land around a significant landfill next to private property.
Represented paint manufacturer in multiplaintiff action for alleged personal injuries resulting from air emissions.
Represented Chevron, BP Exploration, and Amoco Oil Company in a putative nationwide class action in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama involving underground storage tank litigation. Obtained summary judgment on conspiracy count, and remainder of case was voluntarily dismissed.
Represented Georgia-Pacific Corporation and subsidiaries including Leaf River Forest Products in numerous property damage and personal injury cases including Prescott v. Leaf River Forest Products, Inc. and Herrington v. Leaf River Forest Products, Inc. Summary judgment was affirmed for our clients in dioxin contamination cases brought by residents against pulp mill owners.
Successfully defended Russell Corporation before the Supreme Court of Alabama in a lawsuit alleging environmental contamination of a local lake.
Regularly represent owners, operators, and generators at both single-party and multi-party sites regarding Superfund and site cleanup. Bradley attorneys have represented PRP groups, individual PRPs, and multiple PRPs presenting common issues, such as de minimis parties, and site remediation companies hired for site cleanup. Sites include:
Interstate Lead Company Superfund Site in Leeds, Alabama
Constitution Road Drum Site in Atlanta, Georgia
Gulf Nuclear Superfund Sites in Texas
Biological Processors of Alabama, Inc.
Organic Chemicals Inc. in Michigan
Miami International Airport
Alternative Energy Services in Augusta, Georgia
North Birmingham Superfund Site
Chemetco Superfund Site in Illinois
Condere v. Pirelli Tire - Defended indemnification action relating to tire plant in Vicksburg, MS, for groundwater contamination.
Sale of Multi-State Convenience Store Operator - Represented convenience store operator in sale of operations including 100+ properties and registered underground storage tanks.
Assisted domestic manufacturing client in complying with RoHS Directive and the WEEE Directive in connection with international product shipments.
United States v. W.R. Grace, et al., (D. Mont. 2009) - Represented former President of the Construction Products Division of W. R. Grace who, with seven other defendants, was indicted with conspiracy to defraud the United States and violate the Clean Air Act. After we filed our Motion for Judgment of Acquittal, the prosecution concluded that there was insufficient evidence against the client for the case to go to the jury. On the government’s motion, a dismissal of the indictment with prejudice was granted.
Assisted client in the agricultural industry with multiple acquisitions of businesses valued at between $1 million and $80 million where such acquisitions involved significant environmental risks (chemicals). Participated in environmental portion of due diligence exercise, and prepared provisions concerning environmental issues for inclusion in the definitive purchase agreement
Alabama Oil & Gas, LLC v. Allen Rodgers, et al. CV-06-94 (Circuit Court of Pickens County, AL) - Represented the purchaser of oil and gas rights in a suit in which the landowner failed to transfer good title and alleged negligence on the part of our client. Obtained a judgment following trial for return of the entirety of the client’s funds, with interest.
CLF; DEA Birmingham, LLC v. Jefferson County Board of Equalization, CV-07-1495; 2891 (Circuit Court of Jefferson County, AL) - Represented building owner in appeal of ad valorem taxes assumed upon commercial property. Following a two-day trial, panel of appraisers reduced the value of the property at issue by over $10,000,000, resulting in significant tax liability savings for our client.
Drummond Co. Inc. v. Walter Industries, Inc., CV-02-673 (Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, AL 2006) - Represented a family of companies in a lawsuit which called into question the ownership of nearly the entirety of their strip-mineable coal and alleged over $400 million in compensatory damages. When tried to a jury, the plaintiff was awarded $10, and coal ownership was restored to our client. Obtained affirmance of the trial court’s favorable rulings and judgment, but reversal of the trial court’s judgment dismissing our client’s counterclaims. Drummond Co., Inc. v. Walter Indus., Inc.,962 So. 2d 753 (Ala.2006).
RJR Mining Co. v. Board of Zoning Adjustment of Jefferson County, CV-08-808 (Circuit Court of Jefferson County, AL) - Represented a coal mining company in its appeal of an adverse zoning decision, obtaining reversal of the zoning body’s decision denying our client the ability to surface mine over $18 million in coal. Following trial, the court granted our client a zoning variance providing for the desired mining.
Brownfield Redevelopment and Mississippi Economic Incentive Programs - Assisted companies seeking to obtain approval to participate in Mississippi Brownfields and economic incentive programs, evaluating program benefits and coordinating activities with state agencies and local economic development organizations to identify available opportunities for new and/or expanding businesses in Mississippi
Carpenter v. Rocky Mountain Radar, Inc., 2007 WL 551762 (N.D. Miss. 2007) - Class action claim involving allegations of fraud and negligence associated with radar detector's accuracy and effectiveness
Due Diligence Reviews and Assessments - Completed due diligence and related All Appropriate Inquiry reviews for innocent landowners and prospective purchasers for liability protection purposes
Environmental Justice Study - Served as Environmental Justice Counsel in a matter involving a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood control project
Environmental Matters Involved in Acquisitions - Advised on environmental issues associated with multiple acquisitions including representations and warranties, purchase agreements, indemnification agreements, and related matters
First Specialty Ins. Corp. v. U.S. Aquaculture Licensing, 2008 WL 5382287 (N.D. Miss. 2008) - Insurance coverage issue associated with a licensing agreement and the purchase and marketing of catfish; underlying action involving claims associated with loss of fish at a catfish farm
Potential Acquisition of Natchez Property - Provided opinion letter on potential environmental liability associated with property acquisition.
Solid Waste Enforcement Action - Negotiated settlement of enforcement matter brought by the Miss. Dep’t of Environmental Quality against a solid waste permit holder
State Environmental Permitting Matters -Assisted developers and manufacturers in obtaining construction and operating permits, and advised on compliance issues associated with permits
Titan Tire of Natchez, Inc. v. Mississippi Comm’n on Environmental Quality, 891 So.2d 195 (Miss. 2004) - Addressed penalties associated with water discharge violations from a tire manufacturing plant
U.S. Dept. of Justice, U.S. Env’l Protection Agency and MS Dept. of Env’l Quality v. Genesis Crude Oil, L.P. and Genesis Pipeline USA, L.P. (S.D. Miss. 2004) - Negotiated multi-million dollar settlement for release of inland oil spill and assisted in negotiating and drafting restoration plan
U.S. ex rel. Rigsby v. State Farm Fire Ins. Co., 2008 WL 3874590 (S.D. Miss. 2008) - Consideration of allegations brought under the False Claims Act
Wetlands Assessment and Evaluation - Successfully defended commercial developer of multi-million dollar project against allegations of improper wetlands assessment filed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Black Warrior Riverkeeper, Inc. v. Cherokee Mining, LLC, 548 F.3d 986 (11th Cir. 2008) - Citizen suit under the Clean Water Act.
Consolidated Waste Systems, LLC v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, No. M2006-01345-COA-R3CV, 2007 WL 4224696 (Tenn.Ct.App., November 29, 2007) - Challenge to denial of building permit to construct construction and demolition landfill.
Corley, et al. v. Parsons Engineering Science, Inc., et al., CV 2005-138.00, 150.00, 152, 153, 154, 15500, Hale County Circuit Court - Represented remediation contractor and engineer in action alleging groundwater remediation caused additional or increased groundwater contamination of plaintiffs’ properties, including vapor intrusion.
Denora Tech, Inc. v. BRAL Holdings, Inc., et al. - Obtained a one million dollar verdict in a breach of contract environmental dispute between two companies in Alabama.
Farsian v. Pfizer, Inc., 682 So.2d 405 (Ala. 1996) - Case of first impression in Alabama Supreme Court holding no cause of action for fear of future heart valve failure.
Ford Motor Company v. U. S. Die Casting, et al. - Obtained summary judgment on claims of thousands of individuals alleging exposure to volatile organic chemicals from a former large manufacturing plant in Alabama.
Herrington v. Leaf River Forest Products, Inc., 733 So. 2d 774 (Miss. 1999) andPrescott v. Leaf River Forest Products, Inc., 740 So. 2d 301 (Miss. 1999) - We won summary judgment for the defendants in a series of cases where plaintiffs claimed that a pulp and paper mill had discharged dioxins into the river system of South Mississippi, and successfully protected those judgments on appeal to the Mississippi Supreme Court.
ISK Tecknologies, Inc. v. EnersysDelaware, Inc., et al. - Successful negotiations and settlement of a claim involving lead and acid damage to a manufacturing plant and real property in Alabama.
Jeremy H. Moore v. Dow Chemical Company, et al. - Obtained summary judgment for an international chemical company on benzene exposure claims in Alabama.
Kelli Anderson, et al., v. Valspar Corporation, et al., CV-04-1292, Jefferson County, Alabama Circuit Court - Chemical Nuisance Litigation: Successfully resolved an environmental mass action involving a paint manufacturer's emissions.
Lowery v. Honeywell Intern., Inc., 460 F.Supp.2d 1288 (N.D.AL 2006) - Class Action Fairness Act removal where owners of real property brought action in state court against various businesses alleging trespass to person and realty, negligent, wanton, or intentional injury, nuisance, and outrageous conduct.
Marshall County Commission v. ADEM, EMC Docket No. 02-03 - County Commission filed administrative challenge to re-issuance of landfill permit. We advised permittee that intervened in matter and attempted to support ADEM's decision to renew permit.
Marvin Earnest Hinton, v. Troy King, the Attorney General of the State of Alabama, et al., 07-140 (Bessemer Division, Jefferson County, Alabama) - Benzene Litigation for paint manufacturer.
Parr v. The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. - Property owners adjacent to Etowah County landfill sued Goodyear and others alleging carbon black disposed of in landfill had trespassed on their property and caused health problems. Case tried to a jury against Goodyear alone and defendant's verdict obtained.
Pensacola Gulf Coastkeepers, Inc. v. ADEM, EMC Docket No. 02-07 - Represented client as intervenor in challenge to issuance of NPDES permit by ADEM.
Robert Foster, et al., v. Siemens, et al., CV‐04‐1306 (Bessemer Division, Jefferson County Circuit Court) = Benzene Litigation for paint manufacturer.
United States v. McWane - Represented client in connection with environmental criminal case that was tried to verdict in federal district court in Alabama. Following conviction, worked on appeal to Eleventh Circuit that resulted in complete reversal of convictions. Matter was ultimately settled.
Vulcan Aero v. Walker County, Alabama, CV-07-382 (Circuit Court of Walker County, AL) - Represented the operator and manager of a municipal regional airport as lead counsel in a dispute arising between it and the county that had granted the operator its lease rights. Obtained a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction prior to settling the case on favorable terms.
ADEM State Indirect Discharge Investigation - Assisted pharmaceutical client in responding to investigation relating to alleged violations of state indirect discharge permit.
Asbestos Contamination - Advised client regarding historical asbestos contamination from operations of prior owner.
Asbestos litigation for parts supplier.
Represented numerous clients for over 10 years in asbestos litigation in Alabama and in the Multi-District Litigation in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Axsys/Speedring Brownfield Cleanup - Assisted owner of property in entering State voluntary cleanup program and in completing remediation at site, which involved VOCs and Beryllium contamination.
Bernard v. Petroleum Resource Management, Inc., et al. (38th Judicial District Court, Cameron Parish, Louisiana) - Successfully negotiated favorable settlement for client in lawsuit brought by property owners against oil and gas leaseholders and operators for injunction relief and monetary damages in excess of $450,000,000, arising out those defendants alleged violations of Louisiana environmental laws vis-à-vis the disposal of produced water.
Cement Manufacturing National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) - Assisted client in lobbying EPA, in conjunction with the Portland Cement Association, for changes to proposed air regulations.
Cemetery Closing and Relocation - Closed and moved cemetery through Alabama legal process in order to develop property for mining.
Centex-Rooney Const. Co./Miami Dade County Airport - Enforcement action by Miami Dade County regarding contamination at airport.
City of Huntsville Air Investigation - Assisted pharmaceutical client in responding to investigation relating to air violations, and renewal of SMOP.
Coal Dust Litigation - Defended multiple lawsuits regarding alleged coal dust contamination from coal processing plant in state and federal courts, including class action. Obtained dismissals of federal court action and class action.
Collins Springs - Sold former quarry to St. Clair County, Alabama, water authority.
Drum Burial and Whistleblower Investigation - Investigated allegations of historic, illegal burial of waste-containing drums.
Defending publicly traded company in multi-million dollar environmental litigation against water district in a lawsuit involving a superfund site with claims raised pursuant to the Comprehensive Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“CERCLA”), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), and Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”), as well as state law.
EPA Cement Enforcement Initiative - Assisted client in responding to investigation of compliance with air regulations (PSD, NSR).
EPA Notice of Violation regarding Sodium Hypochlorite Release - Assisted client in responding to federal clean water act, CERCLA, and EPCRA enforcement for sodium hypochlorite release.
EPA TSCA Enforcement regarding PCBs - Assisted client with EPA enforcement regarding PCBs and alleged violations of Toxic Substances Control Act.
FIFRA Paint Labeling - Assisted client in responding to and settling EPA FIFRA NOV relating to boat paint product.
Geismer, LA Corporate Whistleblower Investigation - Designed and conducted corporate whistleblower investigation.
Georgia Brownfield for Walker Concrete - Assisted client in voluntary cleanup program for purchase of site in Georgia.
Hamilton Bathware Environmental Issues - Represented client in TSCA Form R issue with EPA.
In re Comet Street, Inc., v. Hunt Southland Refining Company, AAA # 69 198 534 09 - AAA Arbitration regarding indemnification agreement. Represented purchaser of oil refining assets seeking indemnification from seller for costs incurred resulting from EPA Clean Air Act investigation of facility. Case involved several esoteric Clean Air Act regulations relating to refinery operations.
In re Oil Spill by the Oil Rig “Deepwater Horizon” - Involved in representation of two defendants in the largest oil spill in the history of the United States.
In the Matter of Industrial Chemicals, Inc., Consent Order No. 08-048-CWP - Assisted client in responding to ADEM investigation under state and federal clean water laws relating to sodium hypochlorite release, and negotiated consent order and supplemental environmental projects.
Kirkpatrick Stormwater Issues - Assisted concrete batch plant operator at multiple sites in multiple state investigations of stormwater and process water issues.
Lead contamination in toys - Assisted major retailer with claims in Alabama.
Mask and respirator litigation for 3M Company in products-liability cases brought by plaintiffs alleging injury from exposure to asbestos, silica, or coal dust in connection with their claimed use of 3M respiratory protection products.
Moore v. Azteca (Taco Bell) - Represented grain supplier in genetically modified corn class action involving Starlink corn.
Negotiate Remediation and Indemnification for Contaminated Property - Negotiated remediation and indemnification agreement with mining company to cleanup property.
Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights Leasing = Assists clients in the negotiation of oil, gas and mineral rights leasing.
Phase 1 Review - Assisted concrete company in pursuit of opening a new quarry site and obtaining necessary wetlands permits and drafting environmental covenants.
Phase I Reviews for Bank Branch Acquisitions - Phase I Reviews for Bank Branch Acquisitions
Quarry Blasting Cases - Supervised insurance counsel for limestone quarry operator in numerous blasting damage cases
RMT v. Geosyntec - Represented remediation contractor in action against engineer who performed remedial investigation for failure to properly delineate scope of waste.
Stormwater at Subdivision Development/Stonegate Farms - Assisted developer in defending ADEM investigation and third party claims relating to stormwater runoff into lake.
Tank Removal and Remediation - Assisted client in UST removal and soil contamination matter.
Trinity/CSC Mid Atlantic - Defended indemnification action relating to groundwater contamination for seller of steel mill.
Unauthorized landfill investigation and reporting - Investigated unauthorized landfill and advised client regarding reporting requirements.
Wadsworth Oil/City of Moody - Obtained permission to connect sewer system to development from City of Moody, with opposition from ADEM due to insufficient system.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as trustee for the registered holders of Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, series 2005-C6, v. Maruti Somerset Park, LLC, et al. - Special Servicer hired us to obtain an emergency receivership over the objection of the borrower for this apartment complex and to assert multi-million dollar claims against the guarantors, as well as the sub-servicer and master servicer for breach of duties arising out of a pooling and servicing agreement.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee for the registered holders of ML-CFC Commercial Mortgage Trust 2006-3, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-3 v. VNM Memphis, LLC - We obtained an emergency receivership of this franchised hotel and successfully transitioned the hotel to a receiver with hospitality experience without losing the flag.
Wetlands Investigation - Assisted facility with wetlands investigation by Corps of Engineers.
Wylam Litigation - Successful defense and ultimate settlement of mass tort action in state court involving approximately 1600 plaintiffs alleging contamination of their properties from air pollution emanating from surrounding industrial facilities. Also settled federal court declaratory judgment action by group of insurance companies.
Assist pharmaceutical client in compliance with Chemical Manufacturers Area Source MACT - Pharmaceutical client is now subject to the new Chemical Manufacturers Area Source MACT, with a compliance date in October. I have assisted the client in analyzing the rule, their compliance strategy, and in negotiating alternative monitoring.
US EPA CERCLA (Superfund) Investigation - Assisted oil and gas client in response to US EPA CERCLA (Superfund) investigation relating to historic community-wide contamination.
Representation of clients in CERCLA (Superfund) Investigation - Representation of two clients in a CERCLA (Superfund) Investigation, including multiple responses to Section 104(e) investigation letters, involving the Chemetco Superfund Site (The Chemico Metals Corporation facility), which operated as a secondary copper smelting facility on 41 acres of land near Hartford, Illinois.
Analyzed proposed NESHAP regulations, worked with client to support client's position as to regulations, drafted, and submitted comments to the federal docket.
Waste Water Customer for Indemnification - Obtained dismissal of municipality in a third-party complaint filed by an independent waste water treatment facility for indemnification for the treatment facility's regulatory violations.
White v. Oak Grove Resources, LLC, 2011 WL 6272357 (Ala. 2011) - Obtained a significant victory for the operator of the Concord Coal Preparation Plant by getting a final dismissal of a class action that had been pending since 1997 after an evidentiary hearing challenging the same.
Defended Anadarko Petroleum in Endangered Species Act - Successfully defended Anadarko Petroleum in endangered species act and national environmental policy act challenge in the Southern District of Alabama to the lease of property from the United States in the Gulf of Mexico immediately post-Deepwater Horizon event for the purpose of oil exploration. Case dismissed on appeal to Eleventh Circuit.
Represented Defense Contractor - Represented defense contractor in connection with an incident which occurred at Naval Air Station in California, and the subsequent sale of the company with pending issues regarding liability to the US Government for cleanup.
Assisted in environmental due diligence in purchase of major manufacturing facility in Tennessee.
Representation of cement manufacturer in responding to an EPA Region IX Investigation regarding compliance with the New Source Review and Prevention of Significant Deterioration requirements promulgated under the authority of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. §§7401-7671q
Representation of Oil Terminal in Response to SPCC NOV - Assisted Oil Terminal in responding to a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Notice of Violation regarding requirements for oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response to prevent oil discharges to navigable waters and adjoining shorelines. The rule requires specific facilities to prepare, amend, and implement SPCC Plans. Negotiated successful settlement for client.
Representation of Purchaser of Brownfield Property - Representation of Purchaser of Brownfield Property.
Denora Tech, Inc. v. BRAL Holdings, Inc., et al. - Obtained a one million dollar verdict in a breach of contract environmental dispute between two companies in Alabama.
Ford Motor Company v. U. S. Die Casting, et al. - Obtained summary judgment on claims of thousands of individuals alleging exposure to volatile organic chemicals from a former large manufacturing plant in Alabama.
In Re: Birmingham Asbestos , 997 F. 2d 827 (11th Cir. 1991) - Toxic Tort asbestos case establishing no liability for controlling producer.
Drum Burial and Whistleblower Investigation - Investigated allegations of historic, illegal burial of waste-containing drums.
Ford Motor Company/Sheffield Die Cast Plant Litigation - Negotiated settlement of an environmental dispute involving volatile organic chemicals and other environmental exposure issues at a very large industrial plant in Alabama; following settlement, worked on the closing transaction for the settlement involving an exchange of property and closure of the plant with ADEM.
Phase 1 Reviews - Assisted concrete company in pursuit of opening a new quarry site and obtaining necessary wetlands permits and drafting environmental covenants.
Phase 1s - Assisted real estate owner in analysis of Phase 1s and other environmental conditions in sale of several parcels of real property.
Property damage and personal injury claims involving perchlorchylene and tetrachlorthylene - Long time representation of dry cleaning supply company including advice and consultation on environmental issues and litigation involving property damage and personal injury claims regarding exposure to perchloroethylene and tetra chloroethylene.
Toxic Mold Claims - Obtained summary judgment on toxic mold claims in Alabama and Mississippi.
Vapor Intrusion - Assisted Real Estate Developer in analysis of Vapor Intrusion issues in the sale of real property.
Environmental Remediation/Brownfields - Advised client/lessee in connection with remediation of spilled dry-cleaning products in Texas, and in related negotiations with property owner.
Review of Phase 1 and Phase 2 Surveys and a Plan for Development - Assists MetLife with review of Phase 1 and Phase 2 surveys and preparation of a plan for development of a Multi-Use residential/commercial property development in Nashville.
Alexander v. Ford Motor Company - Mass Tort case involving thousands of neighbors making a claim for personal injury damages from a former die casting plant.
Represents nationwide multifamily housing provider in investigating, managing, defending, and resolving environmental claims at its residential properties, including claims for mold, asbestos, lead, and other exposures; and providing guidance on various other legal issues impacting client’s operations and management of hundreds of apartment complexes across the United States.
Coauthored amicus curiae brief on behalf of DRI—The Voice of the Defense Bar supporting successful petitioners urging that U.S. Supreme Court find federal statutory pre-emption of common law nuisance claims for global warming in AEP v. Connecticut, 131 S. Ct. 2527 (2011).
Assisted international real estate developer in matter involving environmental contamination of client-owned apartment complex caused by gasoline station operations of adjacent landowner, including providing guidance regarding permitting access to property for investigation, working with expert consultants for analysis of vapor intrusion test results, and negotiating agreements defining scope of environmental investigation with counsel for adjacent landowner.
Represented client in multi-party CERCLA cost recovery and contribution action brought by owner of contaminated property against prior owners and operators of property seeking recovery of portions of multimillion dollar investigation and remediation costs.
Defended consumer product manufacturer in premises liability asbestos cases in Illinois, Delaware, and California, including drafting motions that ultimately resulted in dismissal of all claims against client.
Represented an international building products manufacturer in multi-party CERCLA cost recovery and contribution action brought by owner of PCB and dioxin-contaminated property against prior owners and operators of property in which current owner sought payment for portions of $40-million investigation and remediation cost.
