U.S. Supreme Court to consider reinstating asbestos settlement against Travelers

"The United States Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether to reinstate a settlement of approximately $500 million against Travelers Companies Inc. who was the long-time insurer for Johns Manville Corp. Johns Manville Corp. was once the larger asbestos manufacturer in the world.
The settlement purportedly would resolve any and all asbestos claims related to " (2008-12-18)
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