Leake v. Wharton

Court

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

James H. Michael, Jr · 822 cases in index

Docket number

5:91-cv-00081

Nature of suit

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

Jurisdiction

Diversity of citizenship

Date filed

12/19/1991

Date terminated

12/14/1993

1,789 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Leake · 80 cases
• defendant · Wharton · 170 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 Leake v. Wharton?

Leake v. Wharton is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 12/19/1991 in the District Court, W.D. Virginia. The case was terminated on 12/14/1993. 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 5:91-cv-00081.

When was the case filed?

Leake v. Wharton was filed on 12/19/1991. It was terminated on 12/14/1993.