Philadelphia Jury Finds for Crane Co. in 2 Cases Involving Replacement Parts

PHILADELPHIA -- A Philadelphia jury has reached a defense verdict in favor of Crane Co., finding at the conclusion of a consolidated trial that the valve manufacturer was not liable for the development of mesothelioma in either plaintiff. Amsler v. Fisher Scientific Co., et al., No. 3050; Miller v. Garlock Sealing Technologies., No. 3262 (Pa. Ct. Comm. Pls., 1st Jud. Dept.).

The Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas for the 1st Judicial Department jury reached the verdict on Dec. 8 in two cases, sources said. Judge Eugene Edward J. Maier presided over the trial, which began with jury selection on Nov. …