BELL v. THE ABB GROUP, INC.

Case No. 13-CV-1338-SMY-SCW.

SHARON BELL, Executor of the Estate of Mr. Richard W. Bell, Deceased, Plaintiff, v. THE ABB GROUP, INC., et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, S.D. Illinois.

January 25, 2016.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sharon Bell, Plaintiff, represented by Ben A. Vinson, Jr. , Vinson Law, John D Sloan, Jr , Sloan, Bagley, Hatcher & Perry, Zane T. Cagle , Cagle Law Firm, LLC & Clay Zelbst , Sloan, Bagley, Hatcher & Perry.

CBS Corporation, Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

John Crane, Inc., Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C., Caroline Linder Olson , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C. & Simon B. Purnell , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Honeywell International Inc, Defendant, represented by Kathleen Ann Hardee , Polsinelli PC, Luke J. Mangan , Polsinelli PC - St. Louis, Nicole C. Behnen , Polsinelli PC, Allison K. Sonneveld , Polsinelli Shughart PC & Kirra N. Jones , Polsinelli PC.

ITT Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC & Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Claimant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Claimant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Eaton Electrical, Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Christopher J. Lang , Pitzer, Snodgrass, P.C., J. Todd Applegate , Pitzer Snodgrass PC & Brian J. Connolly , Pitzer Snodgrass PC.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson & Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C. & William Chandler Swallow , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens-Illinois, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

ITT Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Eaton Electrical, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Lang , Pitzer, Snodgrass, P.C., J. Todd Applegate , Pitzer Snodgrass PC & Brian J. Connolly , Pitzer Snodgrass PC.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Mark D. Bauman , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP & Trevor A. Sondag , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

Honeywell International Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Kathleen Ann Hardee , Polsinelli PC, Luke J. Mangan , Polsinelli PC - St. Louis, Nicole C. Behnen , Polsinelli PC, Allison K. Sonneveld , Polsinelli Shughart PC & Kirra N. Jones , Polsinelli PC.

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens-Illinois, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP, Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP & Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Eaton Electrical, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Lang , Pitzer, Snodgrass, P.C., J. Todd Applegate , Pitzer Snodgrass PC & Brian J. Connolly , Pitzer Snodgrass PC.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Mark D. Bauman , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP & Trevor A. Sondag , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

Honeywell International Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Kathleen Ann Hardee , Polsinelli PC, Luke J. Mangan , Polsinelli PC - St. Louis, Nicole C. Behnen , Polsinelli PC, Allison K. Sonneveld , Polsinelli Shughart PC & Kirra N. Jones , Polsinelli PC.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens-Illinois, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP, Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP & Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Eaton Electrical, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Lang , Pitzer, Snodgrass, P.C., J. Todd Applegate , Pitzer Snodgrass PC & Brian J. Connolly , Pitzer Snodgrass PC.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Mark D. Bauman , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP & Trevor A. Sondag , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

Honeywell International Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Kathleen Ann Hardee , Polsinelli PC, Luke J. Mangan , Polsinelli PC - St. Louis, Nicole C. Behnen , Polsinelli PC, Allison K. Sonneveld , Polsinelli Shughart PC & Kirra N. Jones , Polsinelli PC.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens-Illinois, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP, Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP & Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Eaton Electrical, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Lang , Pitzer, Snodgrass, P.C., J. Todd Applegate , Pitzer Snodgrass PC & Brian J. Connolly , Pitzer Snodgrass PC.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Mark D. Bauman , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP & Trevor A. Sondag , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

Honeywell International Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Kathleen Ann Hardee , Polsinelli PC, Luke J. Mangan , Polsinelli PC - St. Louis, Nicole C. Behnen , Polsinelli PC, Allison K. Sonneveld , Polsinelli Shughart PC & Kirra N. Jones , Polsinelli PC.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens-Illinois, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP, Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP & Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Claimant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Eaton Electrical, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Lang , Pitzer, Snodgrass, P.C., J. Todd Applegate , Pitzer Snodgrass PC & Brian J. Connolly , Pitzer Snodgrass PC.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Mark D. Bauman , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP & Trevor A. Sondag , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

Honeywell International Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Kathleen Ann Hardee , Polsinelli PC, Luke J. Mangan , Polsinelli PC - St. Louis, Nicole C. Behnen , Polsinelli PC, Allison K. Sonneveld , Polsinelli Shughart PC & Kirra N. Jones , Polsinelli PC.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens-Illinois, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP, Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP & Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..

Honeywell International Inc, Cross Claimant, represented by Kathleen Ann Hardee , Polsinelli PC, Luke J. Mangan , Polsinelli PC - St. Louis, Nicole C. Behnen , Polsinelli PC, Allison K. Sonneveld , Polsinelli Shughart PC & Kirra N. Jones , Polsinelli PC.

Atlas Copco Compressors, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Amy Rae Hansen , Johnson & Bell LTD. & Robert Spitkovsky, Jr. , Johnson & Bell LTD.

Buffalo Pumps, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al. & Patrick D. Cloud , Heyl, Royster et al..

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel G. Donahue , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Michael R. Dauphin , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP & Robert S. Sanderson , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP.

Carmeuse North America Services, Inc., Individually and as Successor to Dravo Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

Eaton Electrical, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Christopher J. Lang , Pitzer, Snodgrass, P.C., J. Todd Applegate , Pitzer Snodgrass PC & Brian J. Connolly , Pitzer Snodgrass PC.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Daniel W. McGrath , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson, James M. Brodzik , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Mark D. Bauman , Hinshaw & Culbertson, Nicole E. Rice , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP & Trevor A. Sondag , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

Foster Wheeler, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Bradley R. Bultman , Segal, McCambridge et al..

The Gorman-Rupp Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Leslie G. Offergeld , Walker & Williams.

ITT Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Jeffrey E. Rogers , McGuire Woods LLP & Undray Wilks , Morgan, Lewis et al..

John Crane, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Sean P. Fergus , O'Connell, Tivin, Miller & Burns L.L.C..

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Cross Defendant, represented by Charles L. Joley , Joley, Nussbaumer, et al..

Owens-Illinois, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Brian O'Connor Watson , Schiff Hardin LLP, Edward M. Casmere , Schiff Hardin LLP & Matthew J. Fischer , Schiff, Hardin et al..

Pneumo Abex, L.L.C., as Successor-in-Interest to Abex Corporation and Garlock, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Ross S. Titzer , Williams Venker & Sanders LLC.

SPX Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis J. Graber , Hinshaw & Culbertson.

Velan Valve Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Benjamin J. Wilson , HeplerBroom LLC, Carl J. Geraci , HeplerBroom LLC & Michael J Chessler , HeplerBroom LLC.

Warren Pumps, L.L.C., Cross Defendant, represented by Keith B. Hill , Heyl, Royster et al., James R. Grabowski , Heyl, Royster et al. & Michael D. Schag , Heyl, Royster et al..


MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

Plaintiff Sharon Bell brought this action as the executor of the estate of her husband, Richard Bell, alleging Bell developed lung cancer due to his exposure to asbestos-containing products while serving in the United States Navy. This Court granted Defendant...

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