Legal Opinion
Woody v. Combustion Engineering, Inc.
District Court, E.D. Tennessee
Decided October 17, 1978No. Civ. A. 3-78-158 to 3-78-163, 3-78-166 to 3-78-169, 3-78-171 to 3-78-175, 3-78-177 to 3-78-193, 3-78-195 and 3-78-200 to 3-78-205PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
ROBERT L. TAYLOR, District Judge.
The defendant, Nicolet, Inc. (“Nicolet”), has moved for partial summary judgment in a series of related products liability cases arising out of the alleged exposure of the plaintiffs to various asbestos products. In 1962, Nicolet purchased from Keasbey & Mattison Company (“K & M”) most of the assets that had been used in K & M’s industrial products division. Nicolet argues that it should not be liable for any injuries caused by exposure to products produced and distributed by K & M prior to the purchase. The plaintiffs argue in opposition to the…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Klaxon Co. v. Stentor Electric Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1941
- Erling David Larsen v. General Motors Corporation, a Delaware CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1968
- Ray v. Alad Corp.California Supreme Court · 1977
- Turner v. Bituminous Casualty Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1976
- Husak v. Berkel, Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
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3Cited by16 opinions
- Dawejko v. Jorgensen Steel Co.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1981
- Flaugher v. Cone Automatic Machine Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1987
- Fish v. Amsted Industries, Inc.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1985
- Cashar v. RedfordCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981
- Bonee v. L & M Construction ChemicalsDistrict Court, M.D. Tennessee · 1981
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