Lee Ann Timberlake v. A.H. Robins Company, Inc.

RANDALL, Circuit Judge:

In this diversity case governed by Texas law, plaintiff-appellant Lee Ann Timber-lake appeals the district court’s summary judgment in favor of defendant-appellee A.H. Robins Company. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background.

Timberlake was fitted with a Daikon Shield intrauterine device (IUD) in May of 1974. The Daikon Shield was manufactured and marketed by Robins. Timberlake wore the IUD without adverse effect for approximately four years. In March, 1978, Timberlake developed various symptoms, including lower abdominal pain,…