Some companies faced unexpected claims on policies written many years earlier.

In addition, the company is facing claims of some $4 billion from creditors.

But if companies become known as willing to settle, they face more and more claims, driving up their costs.

He also faces claims from the tax department, social security and customs for over 100 million francs.

Insurance companies face claims estimated at $250 million for fire-damaged homes in Southern California.

I bet all those tobacco companies that could face legal claims will be breathing easier - unlike their customers.

Drug companies have always faced isolated claims about side effects from their medicines.

If the full case ever gets to court, the Bank (read the taxpayer) faces claims running to billions of pounds.

The damage to its oil industry aside, Iraq faces claims for reparations from many countries.

The companies might therefore still face multimillion-dollar claims and repeated punitive damage motions.