Judge Newsome rules in Armstrong's favor at Daubert hearing

Following a two-day Daubert hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Randall J. Newsome granted Armstrong World Industries' motion to exclude evidence presented by the plaintiffs' expert witnesses regarding property damage claims for asbestos-containing flooring in homes and public buildings.

During a two-day Daubert hearing, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Randall J. Newsome granted Armstrong World Industries' motion to exclude evidence presented by the plaintiffs' expert witnesses regarding property damage claims for asbestos-containing flooring in homes and public buildings.

Armstrong requested the Daubert hearing, used to determine the type of expert testimony via scientific testing is allowable under the Federal Rules of Evidence. The hearing was held to decide what could be used to prove or disprove claims that asbestos-containing flooring cause building contamination.