Insurers take Pyrotek to court over asbestos lawsuit coverage

Pyrotek, which once operated under the name Fibrous Glass Products, Inc., is no stranger to litigation. The company has been named in a series of lawsuits – some from individuals who say they were harmed by asbestos in Pyrotek’s products, others from former employees who allege exposure at work. The complaint highlights two categories: “Products Lawsuits,” brought by those exposed to asbestos-containing products, and “Employee Lawsuits,” brought by workers who claim they were exposed on the job. One such case, Barnhart Jr. v. 3M Company, et al., is currently pending in Pennsylvania state court and centers on alleged exposure at

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