Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Garlock, Inc.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided July 12, 1996No. 1941913PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This is an asbestos exposure case. The four plaintiffs were employed by the steel industry, and they allege that they were exposed to asbestos during or before 1978. They subsequently sued Garlock, Inc., alleging negligence and/or wantonness, breach of warranty, and liability under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine (AEMLD).
The plaintiff Willie Johnson alleges that he was exposed to asbestos or products containing asbestos while he was employed by United States Steel Corporation from 1946 to 1969. The plaintiff John R. Brown alleges that he was exposed to asbestos or…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- West v. Founders Life Assur. Co. of FloridaSupreme Court of Alabama · 1989
- Bass v. SOUTHTRUST BANK OF BALDWIN CTY.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1989
- Hanners v. Balfour Guthrie, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1990
- Bussey v. John Deere Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1988
- Falter v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1928
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3Cited by19 opinions
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