Able v. Manville Corp
Able v. Manville Corp is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 11/13/1989 in the District Court, N.D. Ohio. The case was terminated on 01/15/1991.
- Court
- District Court, N.D. Ohio (N.D. Ohio)
Official Court Website → - Docket number
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- Nature of suit
- 368 Asbestos personal injury - Prod. Liab.
Injury from asbestos exposure. - Jurisdiction
- Federal question
- Date filed
- 11/13/1989
- Date terminated
- 01/15/1991
84,924 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.
Parties
- plaintiff · Able · 49 cases
- defendant · Manville Corp · 46 cases
Part of a Larger Litigation Pattern
This is one of 47 Product Liability cases in our index naming MANVILLE CORP — a possible mass-tort or coordinated-litigation cluster.
About Product Liability Lawsuits
Product liability lawsuits claim that a defective or dangerous product caused injury or harm. These often target manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, vehicles, or consumer goods, and are frequently grouped into mass-tort or multidistrict litigation when many people are affected by the same product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Able v. Manville Corp?
Able v. Manville Corp is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 11/13/1989 in the District Court, N.D. Ohio. The case was terminated on 01/15/1991. Product liability lawsuits claim that a defective or dangerous product caused injury or harm. These often target manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, vehicles, or consumer goods, and are frequently grouped into mass-tort or multidistrict litigation when many people are affected by the same product.
What type of case is this?
It is classified as “Product Liability” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Product liability lawsuits claim that a defective or dangerous product caused injury or harm. These often target manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, vehicles, or consumer goods, and are frequently grouped into mass-tort or multidistrict litigation when many people are affected by the same product.
What court is the case in?
The case is in the District Court, N.D. Ohio.
When was the case filed?
Able v. Manville Corp was filed on 11/13/1989. It was terminated on 01/15/1991.
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Source: public U.S. federal court record (docket 9190905).