Texas Welding Rod Trial Ends in Hung Jury

ANGLETON, Texas -- A Texas jury has failed to reach a verdict in a closely watched trial involving the claims of a former welder who claimed his neurological disorder was caused by exposure to manganese fumes, HarrisMartin Publishing is reporting. Presler, et al., v. Lincoln Electric, et al., No. 23472 (Texas 23rd Dist. Ct., Brazoria Cty.).

After nearly three days of deliberation, jurors in the 23rd District Court for Brazoria County were unable to reach a consensus as to whether the defendants remaining in the case were liable for plaintiff Ronald Presler's injury. Presler's claims were the first to be …