A Texas judge has refused to make public a 19-year-old deposition that some think would shed light on recent asbestos litigation issues. The Southeast Texas Record website, which covers litigation from a pro-business POV, reported that the judge did not make the ruling on the “merits” but because of jurisdictional problems.
You can read the story here: Judge refuses to unseal Russell Budd deposition, testimony linked to Baron & Budd asbestos memo