Judge Severs Cruise Line From Asbestos Case For Arbitration Ruling, Remands

(July 7, 2023, 2:11 PM EDT) -- DALLAS — Because of complicated issues involving potential arbitration of employment-based asbestos claims, the best course of action is to sever the case against a cruise line and remand the balance of the case so two depositions in Italy can proceed, a federal magistrate judge in Texas said....