BYER v. BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC.

No. 12-CV-676W(Sr).

NIJOLE BYER, Individually and as Administrratrix of the Estate of ROBERT D. BYER, Deceased Plaintiff, v. BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON, INC., et al., Defendants.

United States District Court, W.D. New York.

May 28, 2015.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

NIJOLE BYER, Individually, and as Administratrix of the Estate of ROBERT D. BYER, Deceased, Plaintiff, represented by Darron Erick Berquist , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC, Jason M. Hodrinsky , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC, Dennis P. Harlow , Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC & Lori A. Benavides , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Lycoming Corporation, Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Corporation, Defendant, represented by Dennis E. Vega , Sedgwick LLP & William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

General Electric Company, Defendant, represented by Dennis E. Vega , Sedgwick LLP & Edward P. Kenney , Sidley Austin LLP.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP, Bo Won Kim , Perkins Coie, Deborah A. Smith , Gordon & Rees LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP, Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Susan W. Gilefsky , Polsinelli LLP & Brian T. Murnane , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Defendant, represented by Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP & Berj Khoren Parseghian , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, Berj Khoren Parseghian , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC, Bo Won Kim , Perkins Coie & Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP & James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Defendant, represented by Alfred J. Sargente , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP & Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Boening Company, Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Defendant, represented by Henry E. Billingsley, II , Tucker Ellis LLP & Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Nijole Byer, Cross Defendant, represented by Bridget B. Truxillo , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP, Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal & Joseph J. Welter , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Claimant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Joseph Gregg Colao , Leader & Berkon LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP & Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP & James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

Union Carbide Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP & Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Henry E. Billingsley, II , Tucker Ellis LLP & Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP, Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal & Joseph J. Welter , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lockheed Martin Corp., Cross Defendant, represented by Maynard O'Connor Smith & Anna M. DiLonardo , Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

NIJOLE BYER, Individually, and as Administratrix of the Estate of ROBERT D. BYER, Deceased, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis P. Harlow , Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Nijole Byer, Defendant, represented by Bridget B. Truxillo , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP, Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal & Joseph J. Welter , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC & Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP & James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Henry E. Billingsley, II , Tucker Ellis LLP & Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Claimant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Allison Transmission, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

Armstrong International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Martin Beneventano , La Sorsa & Beneventano.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC & Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP & James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Rolls-Royce Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Justin Thomas Nastro , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP & Thomas Mark Canevari , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Henry E. Billingsley, II , Tucker Ellis LLP & Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Claimant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Allison Transmission, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

Anchor Packing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore Eder , Segal, McCambridge, Singer & Mahoney, Ltd..

Armstrong International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Martin Beneventano , La Sorsa & Beneventano.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC & Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP & James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Rolls-Royce Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Justin Thomas Nastro , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP & Thomas Mark Canevari , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Henry E. Billingsley, II , Tucker Ellis LLP & Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Henkel Corporation, Claimant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Allison Transmission, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

Anchor Packing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore Eder , Segal, McCambridge, Singer & Mahoney, Ltd..

Armstrong International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Martin Beneventano , La Sorsa & Beneventano.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC & Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Rolls-Royce Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Justin Thomas Nastro , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP & Thomas Mark Canevari , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Henry E. Billingsley, II , Tucker Ellis LLP & Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Allison Transmission, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

Anchor Packing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore Eder , Segal, McCambridge, Singer & Mahoney, Ltd..

Armstrong International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Martin Beneventano , La Sorsa & Beneventano.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Nijole Byer, Cross Defendant, represented by Bridget B. Truxillo , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC & Bridget B. Truxillo , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC.

Robert D. Byer, Cross Defendant, represented by Darron Erick Berquist , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC & Bridget B. Truxillo , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

NIJOLE BYER, Individually, and as Administratrix of the Estate of ROBERT D. BYER, Deceased, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis P. Harlow , Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Rolls-Royce Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Mark Canevari , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Claimant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Allison Transmission, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

Anchor Packing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore Eder , Segal, McCambridge, Singer & Mahoney, Ltd..

Armstrong International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Martin Beneventano , La Sorsa & Beneventano.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Nijole Byer, Defendant, represented by Bridget B. Truxillo , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC.

Nijole Byer, Defendant, represented by Bridget B. Truxillo , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC.

Robert D. Byer, Cross Defendant, represented by Darron Erick Berquist , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC & Bridget B. Truxillo , The Lanier Law Firm, PLLC.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

NIJOLE BYER, Individually, and as Administratrix of the Estate of ROBERT D. BYER, Deceased, Cross Defendant, represented by Dennis P. Harlow , Lipsitz & Ponterio, LLC.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Rolls-Royce Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Mark Canevari , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Claimant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP & James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Allison Transmission, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

Anchor Packing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore Eder , Segal, McCambridge, Singer & Mahoney, Ltd..

Armstrong International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Martin Beneventano , La Sorsa & Beneventano.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC & Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP & James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Alfred J. Sargente , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP & Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Rolls-Royce Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Justin Thomas Nastro , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP & Thomas Mark Canevari , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Henry E. Billingsley, II , Tucker Ellis LLP & Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Claimant, represented by Alfred J. Sargente , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP & Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Allison Transmission, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP.

Anchor Packing Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Theodore Eder , Segal, McCambridge, Singer & Mahoney, Ltd..

Armstrong International, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Thomas Martin Beneventano , La Sorsa & Beneventano.

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Boening Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

CBS Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by William J. Bradley , Malaby & Bradley, LLC.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP & W. Simone Nicholson , Segal McCambridge Singer Mahoney, LTD.

Dana Companies, LLC, Cross Defendant, represented by Sandra K. Steinman , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP, Bonnie T. O'Connor , Smith, Murphy and Schoepperle LLP & Judith A. Yavitz , Darger Errante Yavitz & Blau LLP.

Dexter Hysol Aerospace, LLC, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Arezou Khonsari , Lewis Brisbois Bisguard & Smith, LLP.

Eaton Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Susan E. VanGelder , Goldberg Segalla LLP & Daniel F. Petticord , Brzytwa Quick & McCrystal.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CO., Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP, James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP & Thomas W. Bender , Bender & Bender LLP.

Harco Laboratories Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by V. Christopher Potenza , Hurwitz & Fine, P.C..

Henkel Corporation, Defendant, represented by John J. Doody , Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP & Seth E. Valocchi , Swartz Campbell LLC.

Honeywell International Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Anthony Fiumara , Harris Beach PLLC & Michael J. Masino , Harris Beach LLP.

IMO Industries, Inc, Cross Defendant, represented by Mary Jo Herrscher , Phillips Lytle LLP & James W. Whitcomb , Phillips Lytle LLP.

Lehigh Gasket Company, Cross Defendant, represented by Eric Michael Gernant, II , McGivney & Kluger, P.C., Eric M. Gernant , McGivney, Kluger Law Firm & Lisa Green , Margolis Edelstein.

Lycoming Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McCauley Propeller Systems, Cross Defendant, represented by Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Elizabeth J. Grogan , Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP & Erik C. DiMarco , Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Brendan Regis O'Brien , The Gilbert Firm & Elisa Tara Gilbert , The Gilbert Firm.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Richard Patrick O'Leary , Troutman Sanders LLP.

Pneumo-Abex Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Alfred J. Sargente , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP & Mark D. Debrowski , Hawkins Parnell Thackston & Young LLP.

Rolls-Royce Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Justin Thomas Nastro , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP & Thomas Mark Canevari , Freehill Hogan & Mahar, LLP.

Smith Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc., Cross Defendant, represented by Wendy R. Kagan , Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP.

United Technologies Corporation, Cross Defendant, represented by Henry E. Billingsley, II , Tucker Ellis LLP & Richard A. Dean , Tucker Ellis & West LLP.


DECISION AND ORDER

This case was referred to the undersigned by the Hon. William M. Skretny, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1), for all pretrial matters. Dkt. #21. It is currently assigned to the Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford. Dkt. #283.

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