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Cockerham v. Armstrong World Industries

District Court, M.D. Louisiana

Decided July 19, 1989No. Civ. A. 89-141-APublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

RULING ON MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS

JOHN V. PARKER, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the court on the motion of several defendants for judgment on the pleadings. Timely opposition has been filed. The court finds that there is no need for oral argument. Jurisdiction is allegedly based upon diversity of citizenship.

Plaintiff initiated this action against several asbestos manufacturers, seeking damages for injuries allegedly sustained as a result of asbestos inhalation. Defendants, Armstrong World Industries, Fibreboard Corporation, Keene Corporation, Rock Wool Manufacturing Co.,…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. prod.liab.rep.(cch)p 10,796 Mary Ayo, Widow of Murphy Ayo v. Johns-Manville Sales CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1985
  2. Bankston v. B & H Air Tools, Inc.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1986
  3. Small v. Caterpillar Mfg. Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1975

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Rogers v. Corrosion Products, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1995
  2. Cole v. Celotex Corp.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1993
  3. Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency, Ltd. v. KellyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1997

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