Calif. Jury Reaches Defense Verdict for 3 Asbestos Defendants, Including Honeywell

SACRAMENTO, Calif. –– A California jury has reached a defense verdict for Honeywell International (NYSE:HON), Fraser-Edwards and Maremont, rejecting claims involving alleged exposure on U.S. Navy ships and while completing automobile repairs.

The California Superior Court for Sacramento County jury reached its verdict on Feb. 21. Judge David DeAlba presided over the seven-week trial, which ended after one-and-a-half days of jury deliberations.

The plaintiffs contended in their lawsuit that Kurt Walter was exposed to asbestos-containing products while serving in the U.S. Navy and, later, while working in auto repair departments of J.C. Penny and CalTrans.

The suit …