And a host of pharmaceutical product and medical device coverage matters arising from Elan Chemical’s Tysabri, Johnson & Johnson’s Otho Evra and Propulsid, Wyeth’s Prempro, Bristol Myer’s Stadol, Purdue Pharma’s Ox圜ontin, Hoffmann-LaRoche’s Accutane, American Home Product’s Phenylpropanalomine, Smith & Nephew’s knee prostheses and Zimmer’s Durom Cup hip replacements.Hanson Industry’s Coal Tar Pitch litigation.The national MTBE and welding rod litigation.The Enron natural gas pipeline explosion in San Juan, Puerto Rico.The Phillips Petroleum polyethylene plant explosion losses in Pasadena, Texas. Croix refinery distillate desulfurizer explosion litigation The Sterlington, Louisiana nitromethane plant explosion losses.The Koch Industries isobutene pipeline ruptures in Kaufman County, Texas,.The ITT LNG tank ship failures arbitrated at the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration in Paris.The nationwide DuPont Benlate litigation.Unocal’s California Catacarb losses arbitrated in London.The Coordinated Asbestos Cases venued in California.Kent has acted as lead and co- counsel for London, European and Bermudian insurers in connection with matter such as: In the 40 years since, his practice has focused on international insurance and litigation/ arbitration/ADR issues with a heavy concentration in the fields of products liability, petrochemical and pharmaceutical losses, construction failures, CGL, umbrella and reinsurance policy drafting, and admiralty matters. Kent has deep involvement in counseling the London insurance market that began with his initial Lloyds broker internship at Stewart Smith Ltd. He has represented insurance clients and litigated disputes from London, to Dublin, to Brazil to every corner of the United States. Prior to his affiliation with the firm, Kent was a partner with Peterson & Ross, a founding member of McCullough Campbell & Lane and co-founder of Wilson & Ryan. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.Kent Wilson and Wilson & Ryan bring over 40 years of European and Bermudian insurance market litigation experience to their role as a Special Counsel Affiliate of BatesCarey LLP. Memorials are suggested to Reno County Veterans’ Memorial, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. A Celebration of Life party will be held for both at Richman Arboretum, 2801 Dillon Ave., from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary.Įd was with a dear friend Phil Anstine, who was taken from this world at the same time. The family will be present to receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Monday, September 27, 2021, at Elliott Chapel. He was married to Lori Hess before they divorced.Įd is survived by: his mother, Betty of Buhler brothers, Ken Bates (Karen) of Beaverton, OR, Ron Bates (Sarah) nephew Ross Wilson Bates and great nephew Beau of Haslet, TX stepson, Damond Flowers of Wichita stepdaughter, Hailey Ummel of Seattle, WA and numerous extended family members, including some favorite cousins.Ĭremation has taken place at his wish, and a remembrance of Ed’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Ed had a great heart and would do anything to help others, even if they didn't ask for help. You never knew what he was going to say or write, but he was sure to get a laugh out of you, even if he was the butt of the joke. Ed had a nickname for everyone and a quick wit. He loved live music, especially Blues and Rock. Ed was an outdoors and survival enthusiast, and the biggest Cheese Head Green Bay Packers fan in town. He worked as a collections agent for NCA for many years, and most recently at Harris & Harris. (Wilson) Bates.Įd graduated from Hutchinson High School and spent two years studying photography and drama at Hutchinson Community College. He was born August 5, 1965, in Fort Jackson, SC, to Emmett L. Marion Edward ‘Ed’ Bates, 56, was taken from us August 27, 2021.
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