Edison v. Armstrong World

Court

District Court, N.D. Ohio (N.D. Ohio)
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Docket number

1:88-cv-02848

Nature of suit

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

Jurisdiction

Diversity of citizenship

Date filed

08/02/1988

Date terminated

05/05/1989

84,899 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Edison · 79 cases
• defendant · Armstrong World · 1986 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 Edison v. Armstrong World?

Edison v. Armstrong World is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 08/02/1988 in the District Court, N.D. Ohio. The case was terminated on 05/05/1989. 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, docket number 1:88-cv-02848.

When was the case filed?

Edison v. Armstrong World was filed on 08/02/1988. It was terminated on 05/05/1989.