COLUMBIA, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A South Carolina trial court has found that ESAB Corp. (NYSE: ESAB) and the France-based Altrad Group are responsible for Cape Asbestos Co. Ltd.’s. historical asbestos operations, making the two companies liable for legal judgments.The ruling, announced Sept. 14 by former South Carolina Chief Justice Jean H. Toal, confirms that ESAB and Altrad are responsible for cancer-causing asbestos imported and distributed throughout the United States for decades.The ruling