Toxic Tort Cases and the Effect of Worker’s Compensation Exclusivity On The Employer and Third Party Joint Tortfeasors in California
Toxic Tort Cases and the Effect of Worker’s Compensation Exclusivity On The Employer and Third Party Joint Tortfeasors in California

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July 9, 2026

Toxic Tort Cases and the Effect of Worker’s Compensation Exclusivity On The Employer and Third Party Joint Tortfeasors in California

A toxic tort lawsuit generally refers to a specialized product liability claim where the plaintiff seeks compensation for illness or injury caused by exposure to a hazardous substance. Common chemicals or compounds that are...
February 3, 2026
Margaret F. Mahaffey Sadaf A. Nejat Katherine P. Gardiner Kendra Bray Chelsea N. Cortes Michael T. McCall Maerjon T. Nejat Karen J. Porter Ryan P. Sharifi Sophia B. Wagener

Walsworth Publishes 2025 Asbestos & Stone Litigation Year in Review Report

Walsworth’s 2025 Asbestos & Stone Litigation Year in Review Report is now available for download. This year’s report provides a comprehensive analysis of the status of claims, emerging trends, and recent case law...
January 22, 2026
Katie A. Stricklin Chelsea N. Cortes

What The Return of California’s ‘Death Discount’ Means for Litigation

Walsworth is pleased to announce the publication of “What the Return of California’s ‘Death Discount’ Means for Litigation,” authored by Katie Stricklin and Chelsea Cortes, which was featured in the Claims Journal...
December 16, 2025
Jeanne Tollison Jennifer A. Morin

California’s Employment Law Updates for 2026 and Beyond: What Every Employer Needs to Know & Why It Matters

As 2025 rolls out, a new wave of laws impacting employers will roll in with significantly more workplace restrictions and requirements starting in 2026. Below is a breakdown of some the important changes in the law. Pay...
December 11, 2025
Kimberly A. Quon Soniya D. Khemlani Sadaf A. Nejat Sophia B. Wagener

New Limits on California’s Prop 65: Court Ruling Reinforces Need for Solid Science Behind Warnings

While California’s Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”) was initially heralded as a landmark consumer protection measure initiated by California voters, Prop 65 has now become the topic of countless lawsuits and...