Legal Opinion
University System of New Hampshire v. United States Gypsum Co.
District Court, D. New Hampshire
Decided January 17, 1991No. Civ. 84-716-DPublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
DEVINE, Chief Judge.
This diversity action is brought by University System of New Hampshire (“USNH”) on claims of negligence, strict liability, misrepresentation, conspiracy, enhanced damages, and alternative, market share, and risk contribution liability. 1 USNH seeks to recover from defendants United States Gypsum Company (“USG”), Pfizer Minerals, Pigment and Metals Division, Charles Pfizer & Co., Inc. (“Pfizer”), and Keene Corporation (“Keene”) 2 the costs associated with removal of asbestos-containing products from many USNH buildings.
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2Cases cited93 opinions
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