Getchell v. Smith

Court

District Court, S.D. Georgia (S.D. Ga.)
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Assigned judge

John F. Nangle · 502 cases in index

Docket number

4:91-cv-00206

Nature of suit

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

Jurisdiction

Diversity of citizenship

Date filed

08/19/1991

Date terminated

07/23/1992

2,904 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Getchell · 33 cases
• defendant · Smith · 33871 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 Getchell v. Smith?

Getchell v. Smith is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 08/19/1991 in the District Court, S.D. Georgia. The case was terminated on 07/23/1992. 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, S.D. Georgia, docket number 4:91-cv-00206.

When was the case filed?

Getchell v. Smith was filed on 08/19/1991. It was terminated on 07/23/1992.