Thornton v. Armstrong Etal

Court

District Court, S.D. Mississippi (S.D. Miss.)
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Docket number

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Nature of suit

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

Jurisdiction

Diversity of citizenship

Date filed

09/23/1986

Date terminated

08/30/1989

10,451 Product Liability cases in this court are indexed here.

Parties

• plaintiff · Thornton · 1222 cases
• defendant · Armstrong Etal · 133 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 Thornton v. Armstrong Etal?

Thornton v. Armstrong Etal is a federal product liability lawsuit filed on 09/23/1986 in the District Court, S.D. Mississippi. The case was terminated on 08/30/1989. 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. Mississippi.

When was the case filed?

Thornton v. Armstrong Etal was filed on 09/23/1986. It was terminated on 08/30/1989.