February 24th, 2010 | Published in Asbestos, Kuhnke v. Alfa Laval, Mesothelioma, Products Liability, Toxic Torts
Judge Charles F. Kahn, Jr., informs the jury that the presentation of evidence will be completed today, and then closing arguments will begin this afternoon, in Kuhnke v Alfa Laval.
CVN is covering this asbestos-mesothelioma trial live.
UPDATE 1: Judge Kahn is instructing the jury prior to opening arguments. UPDATE 2: The case settled during closing arguments.
February 16th, 2010 | Published in Asbestos, Kuhnke v. Alfa Laval, Mesothelioma, Products Liability, Toxic Torts
Opening statements began this morning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before Judge Charles Kahn in the case of Kuhnke v. Alfa Laval. General Electric (GE) is the only remaining defendant.
Mr. Kuhnke was a carpenter who spent 33 years working at power plants and switching stations. He also worked as a steamfitter on Navy ships. According to the defense, Mr. Kuhnke had many asbestos exposures other than to GE power turbines.
CVN is providing live and on-demand coverage of this mesothelioma trial.