Johns-Manville Corp. v. United States

OPINION

NETTESHEIM, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

In this omnibus action, plaintiffs Johns-Manville Corporation and Johns-Manville Sales Corporation (collectively referred to as “Johns-Manville”) sued the United States for settlements, judgments, and other damages resulting from 57 personal injury claims or suits (one added in an amended complaint that did not otherwise alter the original) closed prior to commencing suit on July 19, 1983. Damages also were sought resulting from another 327 claims or suits that had not been c’osed. The complaint prays for $768,361.091 for settlements and judgments in the…