Georgia Jury Reaches Defense Verdict for Crane Co.; Judge Declares Mistrial as to Claims Against John Crane

SAVANNAH, Ga. –– A Georgia jury has reached a defense verdict for Crane Co. in a paper mill asbestos exposure case, but the judge presiding over the proceedings declared a mistrial as to the jury’s finding against John Crane, sources told HarrisMartin.

After jurors reached July 26 verdict, in which they found against John Crane but awarded no damages, Chief Judge H. Gregory Fowler of the Georgia State Court for Chatham County declared a mistrial, citing Georgia law requiring a jury to award damages if they conclude that the defendant was liable, sources added.

John Crane and Crane Co. were …