Ill. Jury Finds for Crane Co., General Electric in Mesothelioma Trial

CHICAGO -- An Illinois jury has reached a defense verdict in favor of Crane Co. and General Electric, rejecting the mesothelioma claims of a former maintenance mechanic, sources told HarrisMartin. Mulcahy, et al. v. Crane Co., et al., No. 08-L-006223 (Ill. 1st Jud. Cir. Ct., Cook Cty.).

The First Judicial Circuit Court for Cook County determined on Sept. 4 that the lone remaining defendants did not owe a duty to the plaintiff, whose widow asserted the claims on his behalf.

Judge Clare Elizabeth McWilliams presided over the trial.

Eva Mulcahy filed the claims on behalf of her late husband …