Washington Jury Again Frees John Crane Of Liability For Asbestos-Related Disease

Mealey's (November 22, 2021, 2:23 PM EST) -- SEATTLE — A Washington state jury once again cleared John Crane Inc. of liability for a man’s asbestos-related disease, returning a verdict for the defendant on Nov. 5 after an appellate court reversed an earlier verdict in the company’s favor when it found that the instructions failed to allow the jury to find liability for either mesothelioma or lung cancer....