Lincoln Electric Co. Seeks Reconsideration of MDL Court's Order

CLEVELAND - Lincoln Electric Co. urged the MDL court to reconsider its recent order granting the plaintiffs' motion to quash claiming the order it is inconsistent with the court's intention to require meaningful production of data. In re: Welding Fume Products Liability Litigation. MDL No. 1535. Case No. 1:03-cv-17000 (N.D. Ohio).

On Sept. 7, Lincoln Electric replied to Dr. Brad Racette's and Washington University's opposition, objection and motion to strike all exhibits, saying the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio has discretion to grant the company's motion for reconsideration. The District Court granted the plaintiffs' motion on …