Haskel Shelton McNair and Mattie Erlene McNair v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, the Celotex Corporation, and Raymark Industries

REAVLEY, Circuit Judge:

The Celotex Corporation (“Celotex”) suffered an adverse jury verdict and judgment in this products liability action decided under Texas law. On this appeal, Celotex challenges the district court’s interpretation of the Texas comparative responsibility statute. We affirm.

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Haskel and Mattie McNair brought suit against Celotex and twelve other defendants asserting a right to recover under negligence, breach of warranty, and strict liability theories. The McNairs alleged that each defendant was a manufacturer and/or distributor or a successor to a manufacturer and/or…