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The timeliness of our “name checks” has been in the news. Find out why there are some delays and what we are doing about it.

New York Lipitor Case Dismissed Under Forum Non Conveniens
NEW YORK - A New York state court justice on June 13 dismissed under the doctrine of forum non conveniens a case brought by a Georgia plaintiff allegedly injured by ingesting a cholesterol drug in his home state, ruling that the case has no substantial nexus to New York (Charles M. Wilson v. Pfizer, Inc., No. 107932/06, N.Y. Sup., New York Co.). Full story on lexis.com

Texas Appeals Court Vacates $26M Verdict On Evidentiary Weakness
HOUSTON - For the second time in a month, a Texas appeals court found insufficient scientific basis for evidence supporting claims that Vioxx caused a plaintiff’s heart attack, this time vacating a $26 million wrongful death verdict (Merck & Co., Inc., appellant v. Carol A. Ernst, Appellee, No. 14-06-00835-CV, Texas App., 14th Dist.; Tex. App. LEXIS 3951; See September 2006, Page 10). Full story on lexis.com

Judge Confirms Liquidators’ Awards, Finds No Prejudice In Insurer’s Redomestication
NEW YORK - Arbitration awards in favor of the joint liquidators of Electric Mutual Liability Insurance Co. (EMLICO) should be confirmed because the redomestication of EMLICO to Bermuda did not prejudice one of its reinsurers, a New York federal judge held May 30 (OneBeacon America Insurance Co. formerly known as Commercial Union Insurance Co. v. David E.W. Lines, et al., No. 03-7376, S.D. N.Y.; 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42789). Full story on lexis.com

Insurers Not Required To Defend False Claims Act Allegations Under General Liability Policies
DENVER - General liability insurance policies do not trigger a duty to defend false billing claims made by the United states and the state of Colorado, the 10th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal held June 18 (Zurich American Insurance Co., et al. v. O’Hara Regional Center for Rehabilitation, et al., Nos. 06-1357, 06-1370, 06-515, 10th Cir.; 2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 12913). Full story on lexis.com

TOP TEN CAPTURE: Most Wanted Fugitive Found in Mexico
A convicted sex offender wanted for assaulting a five-year-old boy is in custody in the U.S. after being arrested in Mexico.

Rhode Island Supreme Court Finds Paint Companies Not Liable
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The Rhode Island Supreme Court on July 1 unanimously reversed the trial court verdict that had found that three former makers of lead paint were liable for the costs of abatement with respect to lead paint hazards in the state, ruling that the public nuisance claim should have been dismissed at the outset of the case because the state has not alleged that the defendants’ conduct interfered with a public right (state of Rhode Island v. Lead Industries Association, et al., No. 07-121A, R.I. Sup.). Full story on lexis.com

SPECIALIZED ASSISTANCE: For U.S. Crime Victims Overseas
If you or a loved one is victimized by a terrorist attack or kidnapping overseas, you can expect help from our special team.

MALICIOUS MORTGAGE FRAUD: More Than 400 Charged Nationwide
Schemes involving over $1 billion in losses were dismantled in a massive takedown dubbed “Operation Malicious Mortgage.”

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