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McALVEY v. ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS

Case No. 14-CV-64-SMY-SCW.

GERALD D. McALVEY, Plaintiff, v. ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSORS, et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, S.D. Illinois.

October 15, 2015.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gerald D McAlvey, Plaintiff, represented by Ben A. Vinson, Jr. , Vinson Law, Zane T. Cagle , Cagle Law Firm, LLC & John D Sloan, Jr , Sloan, Bagley, Hatcher & Perry.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, formerly known as Viacom, Inc., Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., formerly known as Georgia Pacific Corporation, Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C. & Simon B. Purnell , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP, Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP & Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Claimant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Claimant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Claimant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP.

John Crane Inc, Cross Claimant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ford Motor Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al., Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al. & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Claimant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al. & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al. & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al., Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Claimant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al. & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian D. Zeringer , Sedgwick LLP, Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporaton, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Crane Co., Individually and as successor-in-interest to The Deming Company and Cochrane Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC.

Ford Motor Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Winters , Sanchez, Daniels & Hoffman, LLP.

Foster Wheeler LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel M. Finer , Segal, McCambridge et al., Steven A. Hart , Segal, McCambridge et al. & Kyle Pozan , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Georgia-Pacific L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Imo Industries, Inc., Individually and as successor-in-interest to Delaval Turbine, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bobbie Rae Bailey , Leader & Berkon LLP & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Ingersoll Rand Company, Individually and as successor to Terry Steam Turbine Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

John Crane Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al. & Laura K Beasley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens- Illinois, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP & Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey T. Bash , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - Edwardsville, Justin S. Zimmerman , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - Edwardsville & Matthew J. Morris , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP - Edwardsville.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. - Edwardsville & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. - Edwardsville.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

Pending before the Court are John Crane's Motions in Limine (Doc. 419) and Plaintiff's Motions in Limine (Doc. 421). The Court rules as follows:

Plaintiff's Motions in Limine

• Motion in limine No. 1 — to prohibit Defendant, its counsel and witnesses from testifying about, relying upon, or referring to any evidence or testimony regarding whether Plaintiff or witnesses tried, smoked, or consumed tobacco products in the past. The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 2 — to prohibit John Crane and its experts from testifying about, relying upon, or referring in any way to speculative and unreliable asbestos fiber potency ratios contained in, or referenced in, the following studies: (i) Berman & Crump (2003), (2008a), and (2008b); (ii) Brattin & Crump (2008); and (ii) Hodgson & Darnton (2000). The Motion is construed as a Daubert motion. As Daubert motions were due to be filed on or before April 10, 2015, the Motion is DENIED as untimely.

Defendant's Motions in Limine

1. The Court GRANTS the following unopposed motions in limine:

• Motion in limine No. 2 — to exclude evidence, testimony, or reference to settlement offers and/or negotiations; • Motion in limine No. 7 — to exclude evidence regarding motions in limine; • Motion in limine No. 17 — to exclude testimony or documentary evidence suggesting John Crane Inc. is liable for injuries caused by another manufacturer's product; • Motion in limine No. 20 — to exclude expert testimony not previously disclosed; • Motion in limine No. 21 — to exclude previously undisclosed medical bills; and • Motion in limine No. 29 — to exclude cross-claims of co-defendants.

2. The following motions in limine are opposed by the parties and decided by the Court as follows:

• Motion in limine No. 1 — to exclude testimony regarding John Crane's insurance against liability. The Motion is GRANTED. • Motion in limine No. 3 — To exclude references to John Crane as an "Asbestos Company" or as Part of the "Asbestos Industry." There is no legal support for the exclusion of such references nor would Defendant be unduly or unfairly prejudiced by such references. Therefore, the Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 4 — to exclude demonstrative evidence or real physical evidence until court rules on admissibility. The Motion is GRANTED. • Motion in limine No. 5 — to exclude references to Plaintiff as an "Asbestos Victim" or Any Other Such "Inflammatory Characterizations" of Plaintiff. The Court finds no legal support for excluding such characterizations and, therefore, the Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 6 — to exclude evidence regarding the amount of money or time spent by John Crane in defending this matter or any reference to John Crane's wealth. The Motion is GRANTED as to the amount of money or time spent by John Crane in defending this matter. The Motion is DENIED as to references to John Crane's wealth to the extent that those references are based upon evidence which has been admitted. • Motion in limine No. 8 — to exclude witnesses' medical diagnosis. The Motion is taken UNDER ADVISEMENT subject to an offer of proof prior to Plaintiff's Counsel making any reference to or eliciting any testimony regarding this subject matter. • Motion in limine No. 9 — to exclude reference, testimony or evidence that any friend, relative, co-worker, or other person was injured as a result of exposure to asbestos. The Motion is taken UNDER ADVISEMENT subject to an offer of proof prior to Plaintiff's Counsel making any reference to or eliciting any testimony regarding this subject matter. • Motion in limine No. 10 — to exclude evidence of workers' compensation claims involving John Crane. The Motion is GRANTED. • Motion in limine No. 11 — to exclude references to John Crane's alleged participation and/or membership in any organizations (without proof). The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 12 — to exclude evidence regarding John Crane products in use at job sites after Plaintiff's last date of claimed exposure (time). The Motion is GRANTED. • Motion in limine No. 13 — to exclude any trial testimony regarding John Crane Inc. products used at job sites where Plaintiff did not work (location). The Motion is taken UNDER ADVISEMENT subject to an offer of proof prior to Plaintiff's Counsel making any reference to or illiciting any testimony regarding this subject matter. • Motion in limine No. 14 — to exclude hearsay testimony as to whether a product contained asbestos. The Motion concerns testimony that the word "asbestos" appeared on a package labels and, as such is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 15 — to exclude reference, testimony, or evidence of warnings affixed to John Crane Inc. products post exposure. The Motion is GRANTED. • Motion in limine No. 16 — to exclude reference or testimony regarding evidence of co-workers' injuries or deaths related to asbestos exposure. The Motion is taken UNDER ADVISEMENT subject to an offer of proof prior to Plaintiff's Counsel making any reference to or eliciting any testimony regarding this subject matter. • Motion in limine No. 18 — to exclude evidence, testimony, or argument regarding any other lawsuit involving John Crane. The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 19 — to exclude speculative fact witnesses. The Motion is DENIED as vague. • Motion in limine No. 22 — to exclude suggestions that Plaintiff was exposed to crocidolite asbestos fibers from his work with products supplied by John Crane. The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 23 — to exclude testimony regarding John Crane Inc.'s "legal duties." The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 24 — to exclude testimony or documentary evidence suggesting that John Crane owed a duty to warn Plaintiff post-sale. The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 25 — to exclude law testimony, not based on personal observations that Plaintiff would or could have worked with or around any John Crane products. The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 26 — to exclude speculative lay testimony, not based on personal observations, that the Plaintiff "would or could have" worked with or around any John Crane products. The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 27 — to exclude evidence of post-sale manufactured products. The Motion is taken UNDER ADVISEMENT subject to an offer of proof prior to Plaintiff's Counsel making any reference to or eliciting any testimony regarding this subject matter. • Motion in limine No. 28 — to exclude argument or evidence regarding Defendant's knowledge or conduct post-dating Plaintiff's last alleged exposures. The Motion is GRANTED. • Motion in limine No. 30 — to exclude argument that because Plaintiff or any person through whom exposure is alleged saw visible dust while utilizing John Crane's products was exposed to asbestos through that product. The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 31 — to exclude prior deposition testimony and prior court testimony not stipulated to by John Crane. The Motion is taken UNDER ADVISEMENT pending arguments at the Final Pre-trial Conference. • Motion in limine No. 32 — to take judicial notice of the Feres Doctrine. The Motion is DENIED. • Motion in limine No. 33 — to exclude photographs (allegedly) taken during Plaintiff's VATS procedure. The Motion is taken UNDER ADVISEMENT pending arguments at the Final Pre-trial Conference.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

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