ARD v. ALFA LAVAL, INC.

Case No. 4:14-CV-1832 (CEJ).

CURTIS ARD and JUDY ARD, Plaintiffs, v. ALFA LAVAL, INC., f/ka DELAVAL, et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, E.D. Missouri, Eastern Division.

November 25, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Curtis Ard, Plaintiff, represented by Gail G. Renshaw , Gori Julian & Associates, Randy L. Gori , GORI AND JULIAN, P.C., Erin Lyn Beavers , John Barry Julian , GORI AND JULIAN, P.C. & Sara M. Guarino , GORIJULIAN ASSOCIATES P C.

Judy Ard, Plaintiff, represented by Gail G. Renshaw , Gori Julian & Associates, Randy L. Gori , GORI AND JULIAN, P.C., Erin Lyn Beavers , John Barry Julian , GORI AND JULIAN, P.C. & Sara M. Guarino , GORIJULIAN ASSOCIATES P C.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Ameron International Corporation, Defendant, represented by John I. Schaberg , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Armstrong International Inc., Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C. & Michael P. McGinley , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Defendant, represented by Mary Dianne Rychnovsky , Williams Venker & Sanders LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Blackmer Pump Company, Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Nicholas B. Bunnell , PITZER SNODGRASS, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

CBS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Michael R. Dauphin , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

DAP, Inc., Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve Corporation, Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve Corp., Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA, Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Foster Wheeler Corporation, Defendant, represented by Robert Drake Andrekanic , CRIVELLO AND CARLSON.

General Electric Company, Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Goulds Pumps (IPG), Inc., Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber & Mark D. Bauman , HINSHAW AND CULBERTSON, LLP.

Grinnell, LLC, Defendant, represented by Brady Sherrod Edwards .

Hercules, Incorporated, Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

IMO Industries, Inc., Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC, Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The Nash Engineering Company, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Pfizer, Inc., Defendant, represented by Andrew M. Voss , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC & Theodore D. Agniel , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Defendant, represented by Matthew E. Pelikan , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Riley Power, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Rust International, Inc., Defendant, represented by Mary Dianne Rychnovsky , Williams Venker & Sanders LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Special Electric Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Sunoco, Inc., Defendant, represented by Steven B. Beshore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Union Carbide Corporation, Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

URS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC, Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Velan Valve Corp., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Zurn Industries, LLC, Defendant, represented by John D. Risvold , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Daimler Trucks North America, Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

NMBFIL, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Peterbilt Motor Company, a Paccar Company,, Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Texaco, Inc., Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

General Electric Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Curtis Ard, Cross Defendant, represented by Randy L. Gori , GORI AND JULIAN, P.C..

Judy Ard, Cross Defendant, represented by Randy L. Gori , GORI AND JULIAN, P.C..

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Crane Company .

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Georgia-Pacific LLC .

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Illinois Tool Works, Inc. .

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Industrial Holdings Corp. .

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ingersoll-Rand Company .

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Trane US, Inc. .

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Velan Valve Corp. .

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith .

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Claimant, represented by Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith .

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Claimant, represented by Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith .

Montello, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Curtis Ard, Cross Defendant, represented by Randy L. Gori , GORI AND JULIAN, P.C..

Judy Ard, Cross Defendant, represented by Randy L. Gori , GORI AND JULIAN, P.C..

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith .

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith .

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Claimant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith .

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith .

Crane Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Crane Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Armstrong International Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Counter Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Counter Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Montello, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Counter Claimant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Armstrong International Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Counter Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Counter Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Montello, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

URS Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, Pro Se.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Counter Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Counter Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Hercules, Incorporated, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Hercules, Incorporated, Counter Defendant, represented by

IMO Industries, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Counter Defendant, Pro Se.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Claimant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Counter Claimant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Counter Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Counter Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Counter Claimant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Counter Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Counter Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Claimant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Counter Claimant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Counter Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Counter Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Claimant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC & Matthew David Bigham , DANNA MCKITRICK, P.C..

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Counter Claimant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

ALFA Laval, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Armstrong International Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Counter Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Counter Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Counter Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Counter Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Counter Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Counter Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Counter Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

CBS Corporation, Claimant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Michael R. Dauphin , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Ameron International Corporation, Defendant, represented by John I. Schaberg , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

CBS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Michael R. Dauphin , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, a division of AQUA-CHEM, INC.,, Cross Defendant, represented by

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve Corp., Defendant, represented by Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve Corporation, Defendant, represented by Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Special Electric Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Matthew David Bigham , DANNA MCKITRICK, P.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Ameron International Corporation, Defendant, represented by John I. Schaberg , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Blackmer Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Nicholas B. Bunnell , PITZER SNODGRASS, P.C..

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

CBS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Michael R. Dauphin , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, a division of AQUA-CHEM, INC.,, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

DAP, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve Corp., Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve Corporation, Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA, Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Foster Wheeler Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Robert Drake Andrekanic , CRIVELLO AND CARLSON.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Goulds Pumps (IPG), Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber & Mark D. Bauman , HINSHAW AND CULBERTSON, LLP.

Grinnell, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Brady Sherrod Edwards .

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC, Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

NMBFIL, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pfizer, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore D. Agniel , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew E. Pelikan , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Riley Power, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Special Electric Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Sunoco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Steven B. Beshore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Zurn Industries, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by John D. Risvold , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C. & Michael P. McGinley , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C. & Michael P. McGinley , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

URS Corporation, Claimant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., individually and as,, Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Ameron International Corporation, Defendant, represented by John I. Schaberg , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C. & Michael P. McGinley , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Blackmer Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Nicholas B. Bunnell , PITZER SNODGRASS, P.C..

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

CBS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Michael R. Dauphin , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, a division of AQUA-CHEM, INC.,, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

DAP, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve Corp., Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve Corporation, Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA, Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Foster Wheeler Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Robert Drake Andrekanic , CRIVELLO AND CARLSON.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Goulds Pumps (IPG), Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber & Mark D. Bauman , HINSHAW AND CULBERTSON, LLP.

Grinnell, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Brady Sherrod Edwards .

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC, Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

NMBFIL, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pfizer, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore D. Agniel , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew E. Pelikan , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Riley Power, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Special Electric Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Sunoco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Steven B. Beshore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Zurn Industries, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by John D. Risvold , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Mary Dianne Rychnovsky , Williams Venker & Sanders LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Ameron International Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by John I. Schaberg , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C. & Michael P. McGinley , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Blackmer Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Nicholas B. Bunnell , PITZER SNODGRASS, P.C..

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

CBS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Michael R. Dauphin , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

DAP, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve Corp., Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Foster Wheeler Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Robert Drake Andrekanic , CRIVELLO AND CARLSON.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Goulds Pumps (IPG), Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber & Mark D. Bauman , HINSHAW AND CULBERTSON, LLP.

Grinnell, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Brady Sherrod Edwards .

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC, Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., individually and as,, Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

NMBFIL, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, a Paccar Company,, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pfizer, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore D. Agniel , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew E. Pelikan , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Riley Power, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Dianne Rychnovsky , Williams Venker & Sanders LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Special Electric Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Sunoco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Steven B. Beshore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Zurn Industries, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by John D. Risvold , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Mary Dianne Rychnovsky , Williams Venker & Sanders LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Ameron International Corporation, Individually and as,, Cross Defendant, represented by John I. Schaberg , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Armstrong International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Arvinmeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dayna L. Johnson , GREENFELDER, HEMKER & GALE, P.C. & Russell K. Scott , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Aurora Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie E. Riley , SANDBERG PHOENIX, P.C. & Michael P. McGinley , LASHLY AND BAER, P.C..

BMW Constructors, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Dianne Rychnovsky , Williams Venker & Sanders LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Blackmer Pump Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Nicholas B. Bunnell , PITZER SNODGRASS, P.C..

Borgwarner Morse Tec Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

CBS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P. & Michael R. Dauphin , FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P..

Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Cleaver-Brooks, a division of AQUA-CHEM, INC.,, Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

ConocoPhillips Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Alan B. Hoffman , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP, Mark G. Zellmer , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP & Erik L. Hansell , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Crane Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Crosby Valve, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony L. Springfield , POLSINELLI PC.

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Stephen J. Maassen , HOAGLAND AND FITZGERALD.

DAP, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Daimler Trucks North America, Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael D. Moss , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS & Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Flowserve Corp., Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Flowserve U.S., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Ryan Thomas Barke , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Formosa Plastics Corporation, USA, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Foster Wheeler Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Robert Drake Andrekanic , CRIVELLO AND CARLSON.

General Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C. & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

General Gasket Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Albert J. Bronsky , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Georgia-Pacific LLC, Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Goulds Pumps (IPG), Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber & Mark D. Bauman , HINSHAW AND CULBERTSON, LLP.

Grinnell, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Brady Sherrod Edwards .

Hercules, Incorporated, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew R. Fields , BUTSCH ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Individually, and as, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM.

Industrial Holdings Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Ingersoll-Rand Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC, Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Kaiser-Gypsum Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Virginia M. Giokaris , RASMUSSEN AND WILLIS.

Krogh Pump Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

ALFA Laval, Inc., individually and as,, Cross Defendant, represented by Paul W. Lore .

Montello, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

NMBFIL, Inc., Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Nagle Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Patrick M. Grand , MATUSHEK, NILLES & SINARS, L.L.C..

The, Nash Engineering Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Hayes , MCKENNA STORER.

Nooter Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas M. Nieder , LEWIS RICE.

Peterbilt Motor Company, a Paccar Company,, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Williams , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.

Pfizer, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore D. Agniel , GREENSFELDER AND HEMKER, PC.

Pneumo Abex, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew E. Pelikan , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

Riley Power, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Rust International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Dianne Rychnovsky , Williams Venker & Sanders LLC & Thomas L. Orris , WILLIAMS AND VENKER, LLC.

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Kent L. Plotner , HEYL AND ROYSTER.

Special Electric Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Timothy A. McGuire , REEG LAWYERS, LLC.

Spirax Sarco Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Sunoco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Steven B. Beshore , HUSCH BLACKWELL, LLP.

Texaco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Gregory T. Goldberg , STAMOS AND TRUCCO LLP.

Trane US, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

URS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Kenneth M. Burke , BROWN AND JAMES, P.C..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , LEWIS AND BRISBOIS, LLP.

Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Jennifer M. Valentino , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ, Jerry S. Warchol , KUROWSKI SHULTZ LLC & Lindsay A. Dibler , KUROWSKI SCHULTZ.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin John Wilson , HEPLER BROOM & Carl J. Geraci , HEPLER BROOM.

Warren Pumps, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Anita Maria Kidd , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Julie Fix Meyer , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP, Melanie R. King , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP & Raymond R. Fournie , ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP.

Welco Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Gary L. Smith & James D. Maschhoff , HERZOG CREBS LLP.

Zurn Industries, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by John D. Risvold , SEGAL AND MCCAMBRIDGE.


MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

CAROL E. JACKSON, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on the stipulation to dismiss and joint motion to remand this case, filed by plaintiffs and defendant ConocoPhillips Company. No response to the motion has been filed, and the time allowed for doing so has expired.

I. Background

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