Judge Delays Trial During Discovery Into Fresh Asbestos Claims

Mealey's (February 22, 2019, 1:33 PM EST) -- NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana plaintiffs’ attempt at subpoenaing a Michigan witness demonstrates a “disturbing unfamiliarity” with federal rules, and no good cause exists for their last minute objections to testimony, but the federal judge overseeing the case continued the upcoming trial Feb. 20 so the parties could conduct discovery into newly alleged premises and employer liability claims (Victor Michel v. Ford Motor Co., et al., No. 18-4738, E.D. La.)....