Black v. Apfel

Court

District Court, N.D. Indiana (N.D. Ind.)
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Assigned judge

Robin D Pierce · 150 cases in index

Docket number

3:98-cv-00259

Nature of suit

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

Jurisdiction

Diversity of citizenship

Date filed

05/20/1998

Date terminated

12/09/1998

5,482 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Black · 2296 cases
• defendant · Apfel · 1535 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 Black v. Apfel?

Black v. Apfel is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 05/20/1998 in the District Court, N.D. Indiana. The case was terminated on 12/09/1998. 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. Indiana, docket number 3:98-cv-00259.

When was the case filed?

Black v. Apfel was filed on 05/20/1998. It was terminated on 12/09/1998.