Author: Anthony I. Perchiacca

Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County

This action arises out of plaintiff Hydraulic IP Holdings LLC’s attempt to enforce a judgment entered against non-party Grace Apparel LLC. Plaintiff’s complaint alleges that the operation of Grace ceased, and assets were transferred to continue operation through successor entities, defendants GBrands Holding LLC and CC Apparel LLC, to avoid Grace Apparel’s creditors.

Plaintiff moved for summary judgment against defendants GBrands and CC on the first cause of action, successor liability. Defendants opposed and cross-moved for …

Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County

Plaintiff John P. Reeves alleges asbestos exposure from, among other things, the asbestos-containing caulk of defendant DAP Inc. while serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Forrestal from 1961 to 1964. He also alleges exposure from the caulking work he performed on various occasions in his home, and from DAP asbestos-containing window glazing while renovating his home between 1966 and 1967. 

Plaintiff claims this asbestos exposure resulted in his diagnosis of lung cancer in 2019.  …

Jurisdiction: Supreme Court of New York, New York County

DAP filed a motion for summary judgment by arguing plaintiff cannot sufficiently demonstrate DAP’s exposed him to asbestos. DAP contends that it did not manufacture or sell any product that resembles the product described by plaintiff. Thus, according to DAP, plaintiff cannot establish that he was exposed to asbestosfrom its products. In support, DAP proffers, inter alia, two affidavits of Mr. Ward Treat, who contends that DAP did not manufacture, sell, or supply the products described …