Bryce Friedman Authors Mealey’s Article on Impact of Nemeth Opinion on Asbestos Litigation Nationwide
02.08.23
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Bryce Friedman, Co-Head of Simpson Thacher’s Business Litigation Practice, authored an article titled, “New York Contributes To The Demise Of Every Exposure Testimony In Asbestos And Talc Litigation,” which was published by Mealey’s. The article details the Court of Appeals’ recent opinion in Nemeth v. Brenntag North America in the context of the impact it could have on asbestos and alleged asbestos-in-talc litigation nationwide. It further explores the implications of the decision, including the course of the any exposure theory, its impact on New York law, how it will influence other courts around the country and how defense counsel should review Nemeth and find ways to put the opinion in front of appellate courts in states with ongoing large asbestos dockets.
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