In re: Imerys Talc America Inc

  1. June 30, 2022

    3rd Circ. OKs Future Talc Claims Rep. In Imerys Ch. 11

    The Third Circuit rejected a bid by insurers of Imerys Talc America's predecessors to boot an attorney serving as a representative for future asbestos claimants from the company's Chapter 11 case, reasoning that they waived conflict-of-interest concerns over his firm's representation of the insurers in a separate case.  

  2. November 18, 2021

    'Robust' Process Picked Imerys Claims Rep, Trustee Says

    Asked to weigh in on an insurer group's Third Circuit bid to disqualify a Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP partner from representing future asbestos injury claimants in Imerys Talc America's Chapter 11, the federal bankruptcy watchdog said the necessary "robust" process was used in appointing the representative.

  3. October 05, 2021

    3rd Circ. Urged To Nix Future Claims Rep From Imerys Ch. 11

    Insurers of Imerys Talc America's predecessor asked the Third Circuit on Tuesday to boot a Young Conaway attorney as representative for future asbestos claimants in Imerys' Chapter 11 case, arguing that the firm's representation of the carriers in separate asbestos litigation poses a conflict.

  4. October 01, 2021

    3rd Circ. Preview: Insurance Drives Ch. 11, Antitrust Cases

    Insurance matters figure largely in the Third Circuit's October argument lineup, which will find panels examining Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP's involvement in future asbestos litigation claims and delving into Blue Cross's denial of heart monitor coverage.