Gibson v. Garlock

Court

District Court, D. Connecticut (D. Conn.)
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Assigned judge

Alan H. Nevas · 3,265 cases in index

Docket number

2:86-cv-01447

Nature of suit

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

Jurisdiction

Diversity of citizenship

Date filed

11/12/1986

Date terminated

07/12/1990

3,630 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Gibson · 2761 cases
• defendant · Garlock · 39 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 Gibson v. Garlock?

Gibson v. Garlock is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 11/12/1986 in the District Court, D. Connecticut. The case was terminated on 07/12/1990. 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, D. Connecticut, docket number 2:86-cv-01447.

When was the case filed?

Gibson v. Garlock was filed on 11/12/1986. It was terminated on 07/12/1990.