Supplier Says Jones Act Settlement Fairly Released Asbestos Claims Under FELA

Mealey's (July 3, 2018, 12:18 PM EDT) -- NEW YORK — In a Jones Act settlement, a sailor released liability for future injuries arising out of tortious conduct, an arms-length settlement completely in accord with the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), the supplier of asbestos-containing parts for use on Merchant Marine vessels told New York’s highest court on April 19 (In re:  New York City Asbestos Litigation, Anne M. South, etc. v. Chevron Corp., etc., et al., No. APL-2017-00252, N.Y. App.)....

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