Judge Slashes Request For Expert, Other Costs, After Asbestos Verdict

(July 16, 2024, 8:13 AM EDT) -- CHICAGO — A federal judge in Illinois slashed by more than 80% a post-trial request for costs associated with deposing asbestos expert witnesses and other expenses, saying that although John Crane Inc. was the prevailing party, it had not shown that the requested fees were recoverable or complied with applicable standards....