FRENCH v. A. W. CHESTERTON COMPANY

Case No. 1:16 CV 1777.

DONALD R. FRENCH, et al., Plaintiffs, v. A. W. CHESTERTON COMPANY, et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, N.D. Ohio, Eastern Division.

November 10, 2016.

Editors Note
Applicable Law: 28 U.S.C. § 1442
Cause: 28 U.S.C. § 1442 Petition for Removal
Nature of Suit: 368 P.I. : Asbestos
Source: PACER


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donald R French, Plaintiff, represented by Brian R. Herberth , Kelley & Ferraro.

Donald R French, Plaintiff, represented by James L. Ferraro , Ryan J. Cavanaugh , Kelley & Ferraro & Shawn M. Acton , Kelley & Ferraro.

Charlene French, Plaintiff, represented by Brian R. Herberth , Kelley & Ferraro, James L. Ferraro , Ryan J. Cavanaugh , Kelley & Ferraro & Shawn M. Acton , Kelley & Ferraro.

A.W. Chesterton Company, Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis & John P. Patterson , Tucker Ellis.

Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation, Defendant, represented by Nicholas L. Evanchan, Jr. , Evanchan & Palmisano & Ralph J. Palmisano , Evanchan & Palmisano.

Hersh Packing & Rubber Co., Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

F.B. Wright Company of Ohio, Defendant, represented by Andrew M. Wargo , Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin.

JNO. J. Disch Company, Defendant, represented by Carol K. Metz , Buckley King, Justin W. Whelan , Buckley King & Theodore M. Dunn, Jr. , Buckley King.

General Electric Corporation, Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, John A. Heller , Sidley Austin, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Riley Power, Inc., Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

CBS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Pneumo Abex Corporation, Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Caryl , Tucker Ellis & Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

BMI Refractory Services, Inc., Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Allied Glove Corporation, Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

A.O. Smith Corporation, Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Atlas Industries, Inc., Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Beazer East, Inc., Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Borg-Warner Corporation, Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

Cooper Industries, Inc., Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

Fairmont Supply Company, Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Defendant, represented by Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Grefco, Inc., Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Greene Tweed & Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Guard-Line, Inc., Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Edward R. Hart Company, Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

M.V.S. Company, Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Sentinel Safety Supply Company, Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Mau-Sherwood Supply Company, Defendant, represented by Michele L. Larissey , Swartz Campbell.

Marmon Group, Inc., Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Defendant, represented by Christopher C. Ross , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe & Stephen M. Fowler , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe.

Exxon Mobil Corporation, Defendant, represented by James P. Burke , Roetzel & Andress, Moira H. Pietrowski , Roetzel & Andress & Susan Squire Box , Roetzel & Andress.

Nitro Industrial Coverings, Inc., Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

Ohio Valley Insulating Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

Osram Sylvania, Inc., Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Record Industrial Co., Defendant, represented by John P. Mazza .

Robertson-Ceco Corp., Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

RSCC Wire & Cable, Inc., Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Rockwell Automation, Inc., Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

Rust Engineering & Construction Inc., Defendant, represented by Timothy J. Green , Dinsmore & Shohl.

Tasco Insulations, Inc, Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Macomb Group, Inc., Defendant, represented by Thomas R. Wolf , Reminger & Reminger.

Thiem Corporation, Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

UB West Virginia, Inc., Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Uniroyal Holding, Inc., Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

Uniroyal Fiber & Textile Division of Uniroyal, Inc., Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

Universal Refractories, Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Wheeler Protective Apparel Corp., Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Zurn Industries, Inc., Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Flexo Products, Inc., Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

American Optical Corporation, Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis, Jeffrey A. Healy , Tucker Ellis, Karen E. Ross , Tucker Ellis & Scott J. Wilkov , Tucker Ellis & West.

Amchem Products, Inc., Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

CertainTeed Corporation, Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

I.U. North America, Inc., Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Red Seal Electric Company, Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

ArvinMeritor, Inc., Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Honeywell International, Inc., Defendant, represented by Melanie M. Irwin , Willman & Silvaggio, pro hac vice, Joseph D. Silvaggio , Willman & Silvaggio & Steven G. Blackmer , Willman & Silvaggio, pro hac vice.

Eaton Corporation, Defendant, represented by James L. McCrystal, Jr. , Sutter O'Connell & Nathan F. Studeny , Sutter O'Connell.

Foseco, Inc., Defendant, represented by Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Ferro Engineering Division of ON Marine Services Company, Defendant, represented by Evan J. Palik , McMahon DeGulis, James A. Byrne , McMahon DeGulis & Stephen H. Daniels , McMahon DeGulis.

Union Carbide Corporation, Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Dana Companies, LLC, Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Insul Company, Inc., Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

Clark Industrial Insulation Co., Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Nock Refractories Co., LLC, Defendant, represented by C. Richard McDonald, Sr. , Davis & Young.

Ajax Magnethermic Corp., Defendant, represented by Mark E. Floyd , Riley Hewitt Witte & Romano & William J. Witte , Riley, Hewitt, Witte & Romano.

Ajax Manufacturing Company, Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Fives North American Combustion Inc., Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

North American Manufacturing Company, Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Amchem Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Exxon Mobil Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by James P. Burke , Roetzel & Andress, Moira H. Pietrowski , Roetzel & Andress & Susan Squire Box , Roetzel & Andress.

Uniroyal Holding, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Amchem Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Exxon Mobil Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by James P. Burke , Roetzel & Andress, Moira H. Pietrowski , Roetzel & Andress & Susan Squire Box , Roetzel & Andress.

Uniroyal Holding, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Amchem Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Exxon Mobil Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by James P. Burke , Roetzel & Andress, Moira H. Pietrowski , Roetzel & Andress & Susan Squire Box , Roetzel & Andress.

Uniroyal Holding, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Amchem Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Exxon Mobil Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by James P. Burke , Roetzel & Andress, Moira H. Pietrowski , Roetzel & Andress & Susan Squire Box , Roetzel & Andress.

Uniroyal Holding, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Honeywell International, Inc., Cross-Claimant, represented by Melanie M. Irwin , Willman & Silvaggio, pro hac vice, Joseph D. Silvaggio , Willman & Silvaggio & Steven G. Blackmer , Willman & Silvaggio, pro hac vice.

A.O. Smith Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

A.W. Chesterton Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis & John P. Patterson , Tucker Ellis.

BMI Refractory Services, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Ajax Magnethermic Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Floyd , Riley Hewitt Witte & Romano & William J. Witte , Riley, Hewitt, Witte & Romano.

Ajax Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Allied Glove Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

American Optical Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis, Jeffrey A. Healy , Tucker Ellis, Karen E. Ross , Tucker Ellis & Scott J. Wilkov , Tucker Ellis & West.

ArvinMeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Atlas Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Beazer East, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Borg-Warner Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

CertainTeed Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Clark Industrial Insulation Co., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Cooper Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by James L. McCrystal, Jr. , Sutter O'Connell & Nathan F. Studeny , Sutter O'Connell.

Edward R. Hart Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

F.B. Wright Company of Ohio, Cross Defendant, represented by Andrew M. Wargo , Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin.

Fairmont Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Ferro Engineering Division of ON Marine Services Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Evan J. Palik , McMahon DeGulis, James A. Byrne , McMahon DeGulis & Stephen H. Daniels , McMahon DeGulis.

Fives North American Combustion Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Flexo Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Foseco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Nicholas L. Evanchan, Jr. , Evanchan & Palmisano & Ralph J. Palmisano , Evanchan & Palmisano.

General Electric Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, John A. Heller , Sidley Austin & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Greene Tweed & Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Grefco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Guard-Line, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Hersh Packing & Rubber Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

I.U. North America, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Insul Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

JNO. J. Disch Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carol K. Metz , Buckley King, Justin W. Whelan , Buckley King & Theodore M. Dunn, Jr. , Buckley King.

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher C. Ross , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe & Stephen M. Fowler , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe.

M.V.S. Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Macomb Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas R. Wolf , Reminger & Reminger.

Marmon Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Mau-Sherwood Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Michele L. Larissey , Swartz Campbell.

Nitro Industrial Coverings, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

Nock Refractories Co., LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by C. Richard McDonald, Sr. , Davis & Young.

North American Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Ohio Valley Insulating Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

Osram Sylvania, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Pneumo Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Caryl , Tucker Ellis & Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

Record Industrial Co., Cross Defendant, represented by John P. Mazza .

Red Seal Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Riley Power, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Robertson-Ceco Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Rockwell Automation, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

Sentinel Safety Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Tasco Insulations, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Thiem Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Rust Engineering & Construction Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy J. Green , Dinsmore & Shohl.

UB West Virginia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Uniroyal Fiber & Textile Division of Uniroyal, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

Universal Refractories, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Wheeler Protective Apparel Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Zurn Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

F.B. Wright Company of Ohio, Cross-Claimant, represented by Andrew M. Wargo , Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin.

A.O. Smith Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

A.W. Chesterton Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis & John P. Patterson , Tucker Ellis.

BMI Refractory Services, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Ajax Magnethermic Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Floyd , Riley Hewitt Witte & Romano & William J. Witte , Riley, Hewitt, Witte & Romano.

Ajax Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Allied Glove Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

American Optical Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis, Jeffrey A. Healy , Tucker Ellis, Karen E. Ross , Tucker Ellis & Scott J. Wilkov , Tucker Ellis & West.

ArvinMeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Atlas Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Beazer East, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Borg-Warner Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

CertainTeed Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Clark Industrial Insulation Co., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Cooper Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by James L. McCrystal, Jr. , Sutter O'Connell & Nathan F. Studeny , Sutter O'Connell.

Edward R. Hart Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

Fairmont Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Ferro Engineering Division of ON Marine Services Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Evan J. Palik , McMahon DeGulis, James A. Byrne , McMahon DeGulis & Stephen H. Daniels , McMahon DeGulis.

Fives North American Combustion Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Flexo Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Foseco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Nicholas L. Evanchan, Jr. , Evanchan & Palmisano & Ralph J. Palmisano , Evanchan & Palmisano.

General Electric Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, John A. Heller , Sidley Austin & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Greene Tweed & Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Grefco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Guard-Line, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Hersh Packing & Rubber Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Honeywell International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie M. Irwin , Willman & Silvaggio, pro hac vice, Joseph D. Silvaggio , Willman & Silvaggio & Steven G. Blackmer , Willman & Silvaggio, pro hac vice.

I.U. North America, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Insul Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

JNO. J. Disch Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carol K. Metz , Buckley King, Justin W. Whelan , Buckley King & Theodore M. Dunn, Jr. , Buckley King.

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher C. Ross , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe & Stephen M. Fowler , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe.

M.V.S. Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Macomb Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas R. Wolf , Reminger & Reminger.

Marmon Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Mau-Sherwood Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Michele L. Larissey , Swartz Campbell.

Nitro Industrial Coverings, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

Nock Refractories Co., LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by C. Richard McDonald, Sr. , Davis & Young.

North American Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Ohio Valley Insulating Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

Osram Sylvania, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Pneumo Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Caryl , Tucker Ellis & Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

Record Industrial Co., Cross Defendant, represented by John P. Mazza .

Red Seal Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Riley Power, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Robertson-Ceco Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Rockwell Automation, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

Rust Engineering & Construction Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy J. Green , Dinsmore & Shohl.

Sentinel Safety Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Tasco Insulations, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Thiem Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

UB West Virginia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Uniroyal Fiber & Textile Division of Uniroyal, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

Universal Refractories, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Wheeler Protective Apparel Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Zurn Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Insul Company, Inc., Cross-Claimant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

A.O. Smith Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

A.W. Chesterton Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis & John P. Patterson , Tucker Ellis.

Ajax Magnethermic Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Floyd , Riley Hewitt Witte & Romano & William J. Witte , Riley, Hewitt, Witte & Romano.

Ajax Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Allied Glove Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

American Optical Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis, Jeffrey A. Healy , Tucker Ellis, Karen E. Ross , Tucker Ellis & Scott J. Wilkov , Tucker Ellis & West.

ArvinMeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Atlas Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

BMI Refractory Services, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Beazer East, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Borg-Warner Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

CertainTeed Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Clark Industrial Insulation Co., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Cooper Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by James L. McCrystal, Jr. , Sutter O'Connell & Nathan F. Studeny , Sutter O'Connell.

Edward R. Hart Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

F.B. Wright Company of Ohio, Cross Defendant, represented by Andrew M. Wargo , Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin.

Fairmont Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Ferro Engineering Division of ON Marine Services Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Evan J. Palik , McMahon DeGulis, James A. Byrne , McMahon DeGulis & Stephen H. Daniels , McMahon DeGulis.

Fives North American Combustion Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Flexo Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Foseco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Nicholas L. Evanchan, Jr. , Evanchan & Palmisano & Ralph J. Palmisano , Evanchan & Palmisano.

Charlene French, Cross Defendant, represented by Brian R. Herberth , Kelley & Ferraro, James L. Ferraro , Ryan J. Cavanaugh , Kelley & Ferraro & Shawn M. Acton , Kelley & Ferraro.

Donald R French, Cross Defendant, represented by James L. Ferraro , Ryan J. Cavanaugh , Kelley & Ferraro & Shawn M. Acton , Kelley & Ferraro.

General Electric Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, John A. Heller , Sidley Austin & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Greene Tweed & Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Grefco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Guard-Line, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Hersh Packing & Rubber Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Honeywell International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie M. Irwin , Willman & Silvaggio, Joseph D. Silvaggio , Willman & Silvaggio & Steven G. Blackmer , Willman & Silvaggio.

I.U. North America, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

JNO. J. Disch Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carol K. Metz , Buckley King, Justin W. Whelan , Buckley King & Theodore M. Dunn, Jr. , Buckley King.

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher C. Ross , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe & Stephen M. Fowler , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe.

M.V.S. Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Macomb Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas R. Wolf , Reminger & Reminger.

Marmon Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Mau-Sherwood Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Michele L. Larissey , Swartz Campbell.

Nitro Industrial Coverings, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

Nock Refractories Co., LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by C. Richard McDonald, Sr. , Davis & Young.

North American Manufacturing, Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

North American Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Ohio Valley Insulating Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

Osram Sylvania, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Pneumo Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Caryl , Tucker Ellis & Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

RSCC Wire & Cable, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Record Industrial Co., Cross Defendant, represented by John P. Mazza .

Red Seal Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Riley Power, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Robertson-Ceco Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Rockwell Automation, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

Rust Engineering & Construction Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy J. Green , Dinsmore & Shohl.

Sentinel Safety Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Tasco Insulations, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Thiem Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

UB West Virginia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Uniroyal Fiber & Textile Division of Uniroyal, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

Universal Refractories, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Wheeler Protective Apparel Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Zurn Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Nitro Industrial Coverings, Inc., Cross-Claimant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

Nitro Industrial Coverings, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

A.O. Smith Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

A.W. Chesterton Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis & John P. Patterson , Tucker Ellis.

Ajax Magnethermic Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Mark E. Floyd , Riley Hewitt Witte & Romano & William J. Witte , Riley, Hewitt, Witte & Romano.

Ajax Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Allied Glove Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

American Optical Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis, Jeffrey A. Healy , Tucker Ellis, Karen E. Ross , Tucker Ellis & Scott J. Wilkov , Tucker Ellis & West.

ArvinMeritor, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Atlas Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

BMI Refractory Services, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Beazer East, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Borg-Warner Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

CertainTeed Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Clark Industrial Insulation Co., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Cooper Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Doz , Swartz Campbell & Ryan M. Joyce , Swartz Campbell.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by James L. McCrystal, Jr. , Sutter O'Connell & Nathan F. Studeny , Sutter O'Connell.

Edward R. Hart Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

F.B. Wright Company of Ohio, Cross Defendant, represented by Andrew M. Wargo , Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin.

Fairmont Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Ferro Engineering Division of ON Marine Services Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Evan J. Palik , McMahon DeGulis, James A. Byrne , McMahon DeGulis & Stephen H. Daniels , McMahon DeGulis.

Fives North American Combustion Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Flexo Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Foseco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Nicholas L. Evanchan, Jr. , Evanchan & Palmisano & Ralph J. Palmisano , Evanchan & Palmisano.

General Electric Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher G. Conley , Evert Weathersby Houff, pro hac vice, Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Susan Barrett Harty , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, John A. Heller , Sidley Austin & Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Greene Tweed & Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Grefco, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Guard-Line, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Hersh Packing & Rubber Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Honeywell International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Melanie M. Irwin , Willman & Silvaggio, Joseph D. Silvaggio , Willman & Silvaggio & Steven G. Blackmer , Willman & Silvaggio.

I.U. North America, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Diane L. Feigi , Baker & Hostetler & Edward D. Papp , Baker & Hostetler.

Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Insul Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Joni M. Selep , Zimmer Kunz.

JNO. J. Disch Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Carol K. Metz , Buckley King, Justin W. Whelan , Buckley King & Theodore M. Dunn, Jr. , Buckley King.

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher C. Ross , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe & Stephen M. Fowler , Pullin Fowler Flanagan Brown & Poe.

M.V.S. Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Macomb Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas R. Wolf , Reminger & Reminger.

Marmon Group, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Mau-Sherwood Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Michele L. Larissey , Swartz Campbell.

Nock Refractories Co., LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by C. Richard McDonald, Sr. , Davis & Young.

North American Manufacturing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Derek M. Brondou , Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.

Ohio Valley Insulating Company, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Bruce P. Mandel , Ulmer & Berne, James N. Kline , Ulmer & Berne, Kurt S. Siegfried , Ulmer & Berne & Robert E. Zulandt, III , Ulmer & Berne.

Osram Sylvania, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Colin G. Skinner , Oby Kramer Skinner.

Pneumo Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Caryl , Tucker Ellis & Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

RSCC Wire & Cable, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Record Industrial Co., Cross Defendant, represented by John P. Mazza .

Red Seal Electric Company, Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Riley Power, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.

Robertson-Ceco Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Laura K. Hong , Tucker Ellis.

Rockwell Automation, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Drew M.L. Odum , Tucker Ellis.

Rust Engineering & Construction Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Timothy J. Green , Dinsmore & Shohl.

Sentinel Safety Supply Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher F. Mars , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Kevin O. Kadlec , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, Paul W. Smith , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp & William D. Bonezzi , Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp.

Tasco Insulations, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Thiem Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

UB West Virginia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Perry W. Doran, II , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease, Richard D. Schuster , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease & Stephen C. Musilli , Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease.

Uniroyal Fiber & Textile Division of Uniroyal, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Angela M. Hayden , Law Office of Benjamin G. Dusing.

Universal Refractories, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel J. Michalec , Gallagher Sharp, Kevin C. Alexandersen , Gallagher Sharp & Matthew T. Norman , Gallagher Sharp.

Wheeler Protective Apparel Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by John A. Kristan, Jr. , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna & John A. Valenti , Kelley Jasons McGowan Spinelli & Hanna.

Zurn Industries, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Douglas R. Simek , Sutter O'Connell & Matthew C. O'Connell , Sutter O'Connell.


MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

This matter is before the Court on Plaintiffs' Motion to Remand this action to the Court of Common Pleas for Cuyahoga County, Ohio. (ECF #167). Defendants General Electric Company ("GE") and CBS Corporation ("Westinghouse")1 removed this action...

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