Newcomb et al v. General Electric Company et al

  1. February 12, 2016

    Bayer, Georgia Pacific Try To Duck RI Asbestos Suit

    Bayer, Georgia Pacific and ten other companies urged a Rhode Island federal court Friday to excuse them from a laborer's lawsuit claiming the companies were responsible for exposing him to asbestos, saying the laborer could not connect their products to his injuries.

  2. November 25, 2014

    GE Claims Contractor Immunity In Removing Asbestos Suit

    General Electric Co. removed to federal court an asbestos case brought by a laborer allegedly exposed to the chemical at various sites over roughly 15 years, arguing Monday that GE is immune from the suit because the allegations arise from GE's work as a federal contractor.