Asbestos Plaintiff, Japanese Company Debate Proper Service Process

Mealey's (October 19, 2020, 12:36 PM EDT) -- LOS ANGELES — A Japanese automobile parts company told a California appeals court Sept. 21 that service of an asbestos suit required compliance with an international treaty and that efforts at service through a wholly owned subsidiary operating in the country failed (George Sweikhart, et al. v. Akebono Brake Industry Company LTD., No. B305065, Calif. App., 2nd Dist.)....