(September 10, 2015, 10:02 AM EDT) -- PHILADELPHIA — A man’s failure to disclose an asbestos tort claim in his bankruptcy more likely resulted from the fact that the court only recently reinstated the action, and the omission does not prohibit the action, a federal judge in Pennsylvania held Sept. 8 (Francis W. LaBrache Jr. v. A-C Product Liability Trust, et al., No. MDL 875, 09-30218, E.D. Pa.).

(Opinion available. Document #01-150923-003Z.)

Francis LaBrache filed suit against numerous companies whose conduct allegedly exposed him to asbestos. LaBrache alleged exposure aboard various ships....