Mealey's (September 20, 2022, 2:04 PM EDT) -- NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — John Crane Inc. (JCI) on Sept 15 asked that a court not enter default judgment against it, saying an asbestos plaintiff was not prejudiced by any failure to respond to new allegations in an amended complaint. Meanwhile, the court denied motions for summary judgment and leave to amend, and the parties sparred over whether the case was ready for trial on Nov. 1, where any trial would occur and whether outstanding issues preclude a trial....