Imerys Talc Insurers Say FCR Should Be Disqualified Over ‘Textbook’ Conflict

(March 23, 2021, 12:38 PM EDT) -- PHILADELPHIA — An attorney’s conflict of interest in representing future asbestos claimants in the Chapter 11 case of Imerys Talc America Inc. and insurers of Imerys in a separate asbestos liability case dooms his appointment as future claimants’ representative (FCR) in Imerys’ case, the insurers tell the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on March 10 in their appeal of the FCR appointment....