Bailes v. Hampton

Court

District Court, W.D. Virginia (W.D. Va.)
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Assigned judge

Glen M. Williams · 958 cases in index

Docket number

1:96-cv-00072

Nature of suit

368 Asbestos personal injury - Prod. Liab.
Injury from asbestos exposure.

Jurisdiction

Federal question

Date filed

05/16/1996

Date terminated

01/07/1997

1,792 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Bailes · 48 cases
• defendant · Hampton · 1078 cases

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 Bailes v. Hampton?

Bailes v. Hampton is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 05/16/1996 in the District Court, W.D. Virginia. The case was terminated on 01/07/1997. 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, W.D. Virginia, docket number 1:96-cv-00072.

When was the case filed?

Bailes v. Hampton was filed on 05/16/1996. It was terminated on 01/07/1997.