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Ethicon, Inc. v. Parten

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided February 26, 1975No. 1033PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CURTISS BROWN, Justice.

This is a products liability and medical malpractice suit.

Appellee Jo Ann Parten, joined by her husband, brought suit for damages against appellants, Ethicon, Inc. (Ethicon), Johnson & Johnson, Inc. (J & J), and Curtis Surgical Supply Company (Curtis) and against Alvin’s Gulf Coast Hospital, Inc. (the Hospital), and appellee, Dr. Kenneth Chambler (Dr. Chambler). The Hospital brought a cross-action against Ethicon for indemnity. Dr. Chambler brought a cross-action against Ethicon, J & J, Curtis, and the Hospital for contribution and indemnity. Ethicon then brought a…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. McKisson v. Sales Affiliates, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1967
  2. Bowles v. BourdonTexas Supreme Court · 1949
  3. Darryl v. Ford Motor CompanyTexas Supreme Court · 1969
  4. Otis Elevator Company v. WoodTexas Supreme Court · 1968
  5. Flanigan v. CarswellTexas Supreme Court · 1959

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3Cited by23 opinions

  1. Micallef v. Miehle Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1976
  2. Cepeda v. Cumberland Engineering Company, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1978
  3. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. v. ChapmanIndiana Court of Appeals · 1979
  4. Sisco v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1980
  5. Hamilton v. HardyColorado Court of Appeals · 1976

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