Court Denies Several Defense Motions for Directed Verdict

GALVESTON, Texas -- A judge has denied motions made by Lincoln Electric, Hobart Brothers, ESAB and Union Carbide for a directed verdict as a former female welder rested her case in a trial ongoing in Texas state court, sources told HarrisMartin. Montalbano, et al. v. Lincoln Electric, et al., No 03CV0801 (Texas 56th Dist. Ct., Galveston Cty.).

Judge Lonnie Cox of the Texas 56th District Court for Galveston County was set to hear additional arguments on Miller Electric's motion for a directed verdict Nov. 8, sources added. The remaining defendants were scheduled to present their cases Nov. 8 as well, …