Magness v. Lynaugh

Court

District Court, E.D. Texas (E.D. Tex.)
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Assigned judge

William W. Justice · 755 cases in index

Docket number

6:89-cv-00048

Nature of suit

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

Jurisdiction

Diversity of citizenship

Date filed

01/19/1989

Date terminated

02/25/1991

15,140 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Magness · 41 cases
• defendant · Lynaugh · 42 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 Magness v. Lynaugh?

Magness v. Lynaugh is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 01/19/1989 in the District Court, E.D. Texas. The case was terminated on 02/25/1991. 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, E.D. Texas, docket number 6:89-cv-00048.

When was the case filed?

Magness v. Lynaugh was filed on 01/19/1989. It was terminated on 02/25/1991.