John Crane: Jurisdiction, Damages Ruling Basis Doom Seaman’s Asbestos Challenge

(March 4, 2024, 12:27 PM EST) -- BOSTON — A court lacks jurisdiction over a case where a widow chose not to proceed under admiralty jurisdiction and where a judge didn’t decide defenses or liabilities, but even if the court considers the case, nonpecuniary damages are not available in a seaman’s case against a product supplier, John Crane Inc. tells the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in a March 1 brief....