Minn. Jury Reaches Defense Verdict for Flowserve, Scapa Dryer Fabrics

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Minnesota jury has rejected claims that a former millwright's mesothelioma was caused by exposure to asbestos in the remaining defendants' gaskets, packing or dryer felts, sources told HarrisMartin. Skelly, et al. v. 3M Co., et al., No. 62-CV-07-4527 (Minn. 2nd Jud. Dist. Ct., Ramsey Cty.).

The Second Judicial District Court for the County of Ramsey jury reached the verdict on Feb. 26 after a two-week trial, sources said. Flowserve Corp. and Scapa Dryer Fabrics Inc. were the lone remaining defendants at the time of the verdict.

The defendants argued during the trial that Skelly's mesothelioma …