Loftus v. Atchison Topeka

Court

District Court, D. New Mexico (D.N.M.)
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Assigned judge

Bruce D. Black · 1,097 cases in index

Docket number

1:96-cv-01419

Nature of suit

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

Jurisdiction

Federal question

Date filed

10/16/1996

Date terminated

09/28/1998

1,250 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Loftus · 99 cases
• defendant · Atchison, Topeka · 74 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 Loftus v. Atchison Topeka?

Loftus v. Atchison Topeka is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 10/16/1996 in the District Court, D. New Mexico. The case was terminated on 09/28/1998. 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, D. New Mexico, docket number 1:96-cv-01419.

When was the case filed?

Loftus v. Atchison Topeka was filed on 10/16/1996. It was terminated on 09/28/1998.