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IN THE CIRCUIT CCUR FOR TKE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH
J: WILLIAM B. CLOVER, Ij P .1 a i n 1:iff,
i v' j! JOHN'S KAN VI LIE CORP., el a I.. 1! Defendants.
AT LAW NO. L-76-747 C/P *77-1
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! ANSWERS OF DEFENDANT GAF CORPORATION I TO PLAINTIFF'S INITIAL INTERROGATORIES ;:i -P--R---O---P--O---U---N--D---E--D------T--O --A--L---L----D---E--F---E--N---D---A--N---T--S | Defendant, GAP Corporation, makes answer to che Plaint!f
! Initial Interrogatories propounded Co all defendants, as follows:
1. Please state the name, address; and job title of each person who has supplied information used in answering these interrogatories.
j 1, Phillip Bettoli, Technical Director Research
Department, c/o GAF Corporation, South Bound Brook, New Horsey.
jWilliam Schwingen, Manager of Materials Research, c/o GAF
j Corporation, Wayne, New Jersey. William Fassuliotiu, Director I of Safety, Security and Occupational Health, c/o OAF Corporation,
i; Wayne, New Jersey.
2. Please state whether or not you are a corporation. If
so, state: a.
Your correct corporate name;
b. The state or your corporation; c. The date of your incorporation;
d. The address of youv principal place of business;
e. Whether or not your have ever held a certificate of s ufhority to do bu.?in.-:;3C i n tile St.cit'? of Virc: x n \ a.;
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2. :t L * s date of incorporation, if corporation;
3. ii;`s corporaLe purposes.
2. Yes, A. GAF Corporation
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C. 1929 I>. 140 West 51st Street, New York, We w York .10020. K. GAF does not hold a certificate of authority to in the State of Virginia.
F. GAF does not have a registered agent tor the
purpose of accepting service in the State of Virginia.
; c- '- ;; 1. OAF was incorporated in Delaware as the
American l.G. Chemical Corporation in 1929 , then in 1939 the
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I name was changed to General Aniline i. Film Corporation and then
in 1908 the name was changed to GAF Corporation.
jj 7. 1929
I; 3. The Knberoid Co., a New Jersey Corporation, was a Now York Stock Exchange Company, engaged in the mar.oFaccure Jof industrial and consumer building material. On May 26, 1967,
GAF merged with the Ruber old Co.
3. State your corporate purposes. ij 3. See the answer t.o 2(0) ( 3 } above.
4. State whether you have controlled, purchased, or in any way acquired any interest in any corporation or business entity ' which has mined, manufactured, produced, processed, compounded, ' converted, sold, merchandised, supplied, distributed, and/or I otherwise placed in the stream of commerce asbestos, material i containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, if so, stilt
a. The name and address of said corporation or business entity;
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b. The date you controlled, purchased or acquired any interest;
c. The manner of acquisition, including percentage of ownership.
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A. New York.
The Ruberoid Company,
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j B. Pursuant' to Agt eereunc dated March 23, 1567, or. !f!ay 26, 1567, GAP merged with The Ruberoid Co., a hew Jersey
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! 5. State whether you have, at any time, been engager! in
i the mining, manufacturing, producing, processing, compounding.
converting, selling, merchandising, supplying, distributing, and/or asbestos products and/or material containing asbestos?
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a. The trade name(s) of the product(s);
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b. The date- you first mined, manufactured, produced,
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processed, compounded, converted, sold, merchandised,
supplied, distributed and/or otherwise placed in
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the stream of commerce your asbestos, asbestos
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products and/or products containing asbestos;
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The date your asbestos, asbestos products and/or
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materials containing asbestos were first placed upon the market;
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!] d. The inclusive dates of mining, manufacturing,
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j) selling, merchandising, supplying, distributing |! and/or otherwise placing in the stream of commerce.
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e. Whether or not the said product or products are
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still being mined, manufactured, produced,
processed, compounded, converted, sold, merchandised
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of commerce, and if not, the date of discontinuance;
and/or withdrawal from the market, and the
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reason for said discontinuance;
f. A complete description of the product or products including the type of asbestos contained in the produo t;
g. The percentage of asbestos contained in said product or products.
h. A description o.t" the physical appearance of such product;
i. A description of the intended uses of each such product;
j. If you are a seller or distributor of asbestos , material containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, then specify from whom you purchase said products, whan and in what quantity.
5. Ybs. A. "Cals iiite", "l 1.5" and ''21V Insulating Cements,
T/NA-.1.00" Insulating Jacketing and Asbestos Paper and Millboard, j: B. On May 26 , 196 7 , CAF merged with the Ruberold
;Co. Ruberold began the manufacture of industrial thermal insuIntion products containing asbestos in the late 1920's or early
1930's . I
C. "Calsilite" - first manufactured at Gloucester,
|Uew Jersey from the mid 1940's until mid 1970 at which time GAF il
j commenced the production of 3sbestos~free Calsilite ("Calsilite ii |;TI").
j! "11.6" and ''214" insulating Cements - nanuf.act.ured
jjafc Kyde Park, Vermont from approximately 1936 through September, 15 V.
!i !i "T/KA-100" Insulating .Jacketing - maiiufaccared
at South Bound Brook, New Jersey from 1962 to September, 1971.
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'`Asbestos Taper and Millboard" - manufactured
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Pennsylvania from approximately 1923 until September, 1971.
D. See answer to 5(C).
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/lectured, produced, processed, compounded, converted, sold,
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limetchandised, supplied, distributed and/or placed in the stream jjof commerce by CAF Corporation with the exception of asbestos
jipaper and millboard. The dates of d i s r on i i nuance and/or wf.thdr.twajj
-are in the answer to 5(c) above.
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F. "Calsilite" - high temperature p ipe cove r i g and i
Contained 10Z asbestos and balance consisted of. diatama --
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jiceous earth and hydrous lime silicate. Contained primarily
: a mo site, asbestos.
"115'' and ''21V Insulating Cements - known
;generically as 7M and 7_SC_type cements, respectively, composed li jientirely of asbestos fibers. Contained Crysotile. asbestos.
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T/NA-100" Insulation Jacketing
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Ilaminated product codglstisB of a layer of asbestos paper in
{{ j'.which rrysetik ,jr,hearea fibers were bonded with tjooprenc and a
player of polyvinyl floride. (Tedlar) plastic film attached by
iadheaive on one side. Contained Crysotile asbestos.
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Asbestos paper A Millboard
crysotiic insnlntir.H
`paper, used as a .-jacketing or pipe wrap. Millboard was used
'primarily as a commercial heat or fire barrier. Contained
jerysotile asbestos.
G. See answers to 5(F).
J H. Cals i ll. r e. - high temperature pipe covering and
ibui.lt up block containing approximately 10Z amosite asbestos jfiber and 2X crysotlle fiber and remainder consisting of hydrous
lime silicate and diatamaceo-us earth. \ "115" & "214" Insulation cements - .insulating
j'ceraents composed of crysotile asbestos fiber. jj "T/NA-100" Insulating Jacketing - two ply, lanin-
j-ated product consisting of layer of asbestos paper in which
j! jerysotile asbestos fibers were bonded with Kcoyrer.fi and layer
j.of polyvinyl floride (l'cdlar) plastic film attached by adhesive
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Asbestos paper arid, millboard - crysotile insula- j as a jacketing, pipe cap, com-aer cial heat or: ri.ee.
Calatlite - high temperature pipe coverin j: a lul built-up block.
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115 and ?. 14 Insulating cements -- i.usolatii
T/h'A--100 - insulation jacketing.
Asbestos paper & millboard - insulating paper
used as a jacketing or pipe wrap. Millboard -./as used primarily
as an industrial fire barrier.
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6. Kith respect to each asbestos product mined, manufactured,'
produced, processed, compounded, converted, sold, merchandised, ; ; supplied, distributed, and/or otherwise pieced in the stream of
commerce by you or any predecessor or subsidiary corporation,
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state whether the said product was/is sold in a solid form or a
powdered form or other form and state the process or procedure for
actually using each of your products by the ultimate consumer/userJ
j 6. Solid fore. CAF'o products uere supplied in a
Iready to use form. However, where on-site fitting was required,
(jthe following procedures were necessary: H
ij Calsilite - required cutting only where dimensions
Iso dictated.
! 115 and 214 insulating cements - required nixing with
water. In addition* a small amount of ordinary building ceaenc was
`.adduct at the user's option, j | T/NA--.1.00 - required cutting only where dimensions so
dictated.
| Asbestos paper and millboard - required cutting jor.ly where dimensions so dictated, CAF has no direct knowledge {regarding how its products were us^d on the \ob sites.
j 7. Were any patents or trademarks ever applied for or granted
with regard to any product listed in the previous Interrogatory? If so, for each such product state;
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c. The name of each patent application that in presently pending.
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3,300.927.
Yen A. T/NA-100 is covered by U.3. Patent No.
B. It was Issued January 31, 1967, to I'htilip Ber.f.e'l C. hone.
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' 8. State; the composition of the asbestos, material containing *; I
!i asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, which you or any
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jj predecessor or subsidiary corporation have mined, manufactured,
produced, processed, compounded, converted, sold, merchandised,
supplied, distributed and/or otherwise placed in the stream of commerce, and since the initial date of said mining, manufacturing)
producing, processing, compounding, converting, selling, merchan- ; t
dining, supplying, distributing and/or otherwise placing in the
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stream of commerce, advise whether or not there have been any
alterations or changes in that composition. If there have been
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' such alterations or changes, then as to said alterations or changes
state: !
a. The trade name of each such product;
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b. The date each such product was first, offered;
c. The specific nature and date of each alteration or change of composition;
.? d. The reason for each alteration dr change of ,j composition.
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3. See answer to 5(F) for composition. Cnlsilito was in 1957 to facilitate its aonufacruring process. In raid
S1970, CAF began the production of asbestes-frec Calsilite II.
Minor changes in the composition of Calsilite were made.
' 9. Do any memoranda, specifications, blueprints or
other 'written materials of any kind or character relating to the
'design and preparation of said product now exist? If so:
)j a. List each such written material of document;
ii b. State the name and address of the person who j presently has possession of the same;
c. Provide a copy of said memoranda, specifications, blueprints or other written materials or identify
!; same with such particularity so as to enable jj same to be made subject to a Motion for Production ;< of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code ;j .... of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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10. Please identify by location and product produced, each ''plant in which products listed in your answer to Interrogatory
.No. 5 have been manufactured and/or assembled Ij = i plants have been in operation.
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10. See 5 {C) for the plants in which the products were
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manufactured. These plants have been in operation as follows:
Cal. sill t.e was ra 3 n u f a e tured from the aid 19 4 0 f a
through September, 1970 at Gloucester, New Jersey.
115 and 214 Insulating Cements were mined at Hyde
Park, Vermont from 191ft through 19/5. T/KA-1.00 was manufactured at South Bound Brook,
New Jersey*from 1562 to September, 1971. Asbestos paper and mtllboard have been manufactured
at Erie, Pennsylvania since 1928.
11. Please list the name and address of each business
jentity from whom you have received raw asbestos and the dates and I'
;! amounts received.
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I 11. GAF purchased certain asbestos fibers from Cape
(Asbestos Corporation and, to a small e.xte.nr, Johns--Manville .
jThe. dates and amounts received of these purchases are unknown,
j. 1 !' i2. State whether you have any record of any hind indicating I
!;that any asbestos, material containing asbestos, asbestos
products and compounds mined, manufactured, produced, processed, compounded, converted, sold, merchandised, supplied, distributed,
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and/or otherwise placed in the stream of commerce by or through.
you were sold to or purchased from any of the defendants in this suit? If your answer is in the affirmative, state:
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a. The name of each such defendant, (a) ;
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b. The date(s) of sale or purchase or each said product including the amount and kind of materials so sold or purchased, specifying trade name;
c. The name, address and job classification of the individual currently having possession of such records.
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I 12. Although r/r/rcaio ^a 1 ci; records ere /i vu i J.ub J tv , tho
'present state und condition of. these documents n.ike it. virtually
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1.1 to pcs.si b 7 y to ;.;oorch for the requested in f o rma f. ion without setae
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or oil of the following items ol`. information; (a) CAT' or
'Kubcroid product name (b) ayproxiisatc date of shipment (c)
i contractor or sub-contractor (d) job site and <e) regions',
'distributor.
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In the event that plaintiff is unable or unwilling
jSto supply this information, in whole or in port, GAF will comply
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13. Are or have any o your asbestos products ever been ; marketed and/or sold in the State of Virginia by companies Mother than your own? If so, state.;
a. The name and address of each such company; b. The date and to whom that company sold your
product (s); c. The type of product(s) sold, including trade name; .! d. The ultimate purchaser/user of said product(s).
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j 14. Havtj you either directly or indirectly sold, distributed
or delivered any products containing asbestos to the 'Norfolk
Naval Shipyard,
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j 14. CAFrs available shipping records show no sales oi:
[shipments to the. Norfolk Naval Shipyard. CAF is not familiar
.with `'other agent (s) or agencies thereof" but will conduct c
(search of its available record* if s o acivls.'d of tho tu-tm's I; );auch entities.
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If your answttt to the previous Interrogatory is in the affirmative, state:
<n. The name of the agent or agencies to whom sold; b. Whether sold by you directly or through an
agent er subsidiary; c. The name and address of the agent and/or subsidiary; d. The date(s) sold; e. The trade name of the product(s) sold; . The volume of sales; y. The amount and hind of materials sold; h. From whom you purchased said materials. i. The ultimate purchaser/user of said products.
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16. With regard to the rireceeding Interrogatory, c!o you have any records which would note any such sale? If so, please provide copies of same, or, in the alternative, specifically state the name, present, address and job classification of the person having possession c>f such records, and identify such "records with such particularity so as to enable same to be subject i; to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of 'the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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;. 17. State the names of individual or individuals (including !; their present job classifications, length of employment, and 'dates of various job titles) who has/have knowledge of whether ;. or not any of the asbestos, material containing asbestos, j: asbestos products and compounds, were sold to the Norfolk Naval I; Shipyard, or the United States Government, Department of the Navy i! ;j of to any Governmental Agency,
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18. Describe the manner in which you have maintained
i records of purchases and/or sales over the past thirty years. I j5late:
Where said records are kept;
The information contained in such records;
!i c. The length of time said purchase and/or sale ij records are maintained by your company.
I; >. 18. Shipping records ubh originally kept at the
jnanufac tit ring site. Today, available shipping records for j'Ca 1 si 1 ite axe kept in Gloucester and South Bound fir.ook. Moo Je rsey S ;,GAJf" maintains a seven (7) year document retention program.
jj 19. list the name and address of each business entity from
i; whom you have purchased or received raw asbestos and the ji i! date and amounts purchased or received.
I, 19. See answer to interrogatory 11. li
jj 20. Describe in detail the type of packages in which you
j: sold, distributed or delivered asbestos, material containing j' li asbestos, asbestos products and compounds in the State of j |! Virginia, listing:
- a. The date each type oi' package was used;
:i b. A physical description thereof including the size of the package, color, and size of any lettering on the package, including warnings of any kind;
c. A description of any printed material or trademarks that appeared on or in said package, including a verbatim statement of any warnings; or cautions.
fj 20. Host Rube r oi cl end CAR industrial t.hernal insulation (.
(`products ware sold In cor rug at ft A car rib oarA boxes bearing the?
jfcoepanics * respective naoftft or logos. j)
sold ir. heavy-duty bagsii
The insulating cement `
.21 Slate the names and addresses of all distributors of
any of defendant's products in the State of Virginia. For
each distributor state:
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a. The dates products were first sold or delivered to said distributor;
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b. The type and quantity of product or products sold or delivered t.o said distributor;
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c. Whether any agreement concerning third party liability existed between you and the distributors;j
if so, and if such agreement was in writing
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attach a copy of such agreement; if said
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agreement, was oral then set forth fully the
terms and the names anti address of the persons
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making such oral agreement.
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jj 21. C.AF sold Calsilite to the following companies in
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|the State of Virginia: Vaco Insulation Co., C. E. Thurston 5. Ijsons, end ['orter Hoyden Co., whom we believe arc distributors. I ;GAF has in Its possession shipping records for certain of its
industrial, thermal insulation products for the year? 1967 - 1969
(in part) and 1970 - 1972 (whole). The partial records are
: presently stored at GAF's facility in Gloucester, Vew Jersey and
! the latex- records are in South Bound Brook, New Jersey. These
| records, voluminous in number, are in numerical order by invoice
< number. GAF is presently in the process of organizing these
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!' contractor or sub-contractor and job-site wherever possible.
i' ;| 22. Did defendant at any time assign any of it's asbestos,
!; material containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds
;i to any person, firm or corporation? If so, state.:
a. The name of the product so assigned; i ' b. The time period of the assignment;
i; Tha nature o the assignment (whether exclusive \\ or not) ,,
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22 . Hot. to GAP's knowledge
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2 3. At the timt? o f ouch assignment, was there any agreement
between the parties, concerning their liability in the event
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of future litigation concerning the product? It so, state: a. The nature and substance of such agreement; b. Who has a copy of the same.
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24. While engaged in the mining, manufacturing, producing,
processing, compounding, converting, selling, merchandising, supplying, distributing, and/or otherwise placixig in the stream
of commerce of an asbestos or asbestos-containing product,
did you or any defendant sell directly to insulation distrib utors? if so, name the said distributors, giving:
a. Their correct corporate name;
b. Their address;
c. The dates sold;
d. The specific nature of the products sold, using trade name;
e. The percentage of asbestos fiber contained in the said product;
f. Wow the said product was delivered to the distributor, including size;
g. How the said product was packaged for delivery to the distributor, and what warnings, if any, were on the same, giving dates said warnings were used or modified;
h. Whether the distributor was advised or instructed to use warnings in it's sales of said product*
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24. Yes. See response to Interrogatory 21.
25. State whether you presently manufacture the product(s) previously listed? If not, state the date such manufacture was discontinued and the reason for such discontinuance.
25. GAf does not nsnnfactpr* any industrial asbestos products now. Discontinued in September, 1971. Ihnufsirture of suc.ii products was discontinued because they were suit profitable.
2 6. Have any of the products .listed above in Interrogatory Mo. .6 been altered in chemical composition since first being marketed?
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27. If so, please state: a. The trade name of each such product. b. The date each such product was altered
~c. The nature of the alteration.
27, See answer to interrogatory 8S.
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28. What is the name, address, and the job title of each individual who participated in t.he design and preparation of
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manufacturing specifications for each such product?
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2P. rhillil' Bettoli, Technical Director, Research
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Pepni-rnent, CA F Corporation, Sooth Bound Brook, New Jersey and
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Dr. Cordon (now deceased), both nee were employed in the Kuberolul j
Research Department.
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29. Do any written memoranda, specifications, blueprints
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the design and preparation of said products now exist?
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30. If so, please state:
a. List each such written material or document.
b. Who presently has possession of each such document.
c. Provide a copy of said memoranda, specifications,
blueprints, or other 'written materials or identify
same to be made subject to a Motion for Production ;
of Documents pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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30. See answer Co interrogatory S 9.
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31. Prior t.o releasing the products listed in Interrogator No. 5 to the public for sale, were any tests conducted on same to determine potential health hazards involved in the use of materials contained therein?
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31. Neither r.uberuid nor Ca? liad facilities nor cquipi`mfnt designed for medical research and therefore conducted no j: tests or studies of the nature specified.
32. If so, please state: a. The name, address, and job classification of each individual who conducted such tests. b. The results of such said tests.
i| 32. See answer to interrogatory f31.
li ..... 33. Do any written memoranda, specifications, blueprints
or other written materials of any Kind or character exist relating to the testing of said products?
34. If so, please state: a. List, each such written material or document. b. Who presently has possession of each such document and where is it located. c. Provide a copy of said memoranda, specifications, blueprints or other written materials or identify same with such particularity so as to enable same to be made subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
jj 35. Did defendant make any design changes as a result of i: such tests?
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3G. If so, please state:
a. The nature of the change made.
b. The purpose of the change.
c. The name, address, and job classification of each person in charge of making a change.
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37. After releasing said products to the public were any
tests conducted thereon to determine potential health hazards
involved in the use of materials contained therein?
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38. If so, please state:
a. The name, address, and job classification of each person conducting said tests.
b. The purpose of the test.
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c. The results of said tests.
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39. Do any written memoranda, specifications, recommend
ations or other written materials of any kind or character
relating to the testing of the said products exist?
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40. If so, please state:
a. List each such -written material or document.
b. Who presently has possession of each such document and where is it located.
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c. Provide a copy of said memoranda, specifications, ox other written materials or identify same with such particularity so as to enable same to be made subject to a -Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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41. Did defendant make any changes as a result of such
tests?
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42. If so, please state:
a. The nature of the change made.
b. The purpose of the change.
The name, address, and job classification of each ~ person responsible for making such a change.
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jj 43. Has sales material been prepared by defendant or its }i
agents for purposes of marketing or advertising defendant's
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'I 4 3. Yes.
<54. If so, please state: a. The name and address of each person or entity who prepared same. b. The name,address, and job title of each person who presently lias possession of same. c. The date same was prepared. d. The media used to disseminate the sales material.
44. CAP lias produced for inspection and copying by plaintiffs attorney those copies of its relevant sales material, which are presently within GAF's possession', custody or control. The persona who prepared these materials arc unknown. The dates of preparation are unknown unless indicated thereon.
45. lias any written material of any kind or character been prepared by defendant or its agents indicating how defen dant's products should be used and maintained?
('+ 5 Yes. See answer to io te rrogatory 4 44 and .454.
46. If so, please state as follows:
a. The name, address, and job classifiention of each person who prepared same.
b. The name, address, and job classification of each person who presently lias possession of same.
c. The dates and manner in which said material was distributed to purchasers of defendant's products.
d. Provide a copy e said written material or identify same with such particularity so as to enable same to be made subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 19.90, as amended.
H 46. See. answer to interrogatory 44.1.
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47. State the method by which you mine, manufacture,
produce, process, compound, convert, sell, merchandise, supply,
distribute, and/or otherwise place in the stream of commerce
I your asbestos product, including in your answer the nature of any
: raw material or any additives used and specify each step under-
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j! 47. CAP no longer is,mufoctijrcs industrial thermal 1
f insulation rclatfa product.!.
48. Do you still mine, manufacture, produce, process,
compound, convert, sell, merchandise, supply, distribute, and/or
: otherwise place in the stream of commerce asbestos, material !, 1 containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds? If so.
tate:
a. Whether or not you have changed the composition of the product (s)
b. The nature of the change, being specific;
c. Whether or not you issue, or have ever issued, > any warnings with regard to the use, handling, or 1 exposure to said product(s), and, i!
d. If so, attach copies of all such warnings giving y the date(s) of the same and where they have
appeared, or in the alternative, identify such ;l warnings with such particularity so as to enable i same to be subject to a Motion for Production of j: Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of !' Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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49. Describe the manner in which your product (s) is (are)
shipped to the ultimate consumer.
a. If boxed or packaged in any manner, is there any type of warning or labelling on the package? If so, state:
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b. The nature of such warning or 1 <tDc> L f
c. The nature of all warnings that you have given on such packaging and the dates you commenced to give same;
d. Attach copies oi: all warnings with dates cl issuance, or in the alternative, identify such warnings with such particularity so as to enable same to be subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
49. Host. Ruhevoltl and RAF i t\ d us c r i.a 1 thermal insulation products were sold and shipped in corrugated cardboard boxes bearing those companies' names nod logos. The insulating cement
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ii interrogatory '-`54. Thu specific description, if any, appearing on. the package is unknown, except to the extent that the trade name J
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50. Doss the asbestos product(s) that you mine, manufacture, :
produce, process, compound, Convert, sell, merchandise, supply, ' distribute', and/or otherwise place in the stream of commerce
require any further change or modification before being put to
' its ultimate use by the consumer? If so, state the specific.
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52. When, if at all, did you first realize that the use, handling, and exposure to asbestos, material containing asbestos asbestos products and compounds, and the asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom might cause illness or disease of any kind?
52. GAP was aware in approximately 196S of opinions ;to such effect expressed by members of the medical profession. Certain employees may have heard of such a potential problem in
1965.
53. Kith regard to the preceding Interrogatory, explain fully hovt you made such discovery, indicating when and what papers, journals or warnings you may have read, giving the names and dates thereof ar.d the exact manner in which you acquired such knowledge.
53. See answer to Interrogatory #52.
54. State whether you have at any time issued any warnings of any kind with regard to the possible toxic effect that asbestos or asbestos products may have upon humans and/or animals. If so, state:
a. Wien each such warning was issued; b. The manner of issuance; c. The exact wording of such warning; d. Where it appeared; e. If in writing, the sice of the print; . Attach copies of all such warnings to this answer,
of in the alternative, identify such warnings with such particularity so as to enable same to be subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to kuie 4,9 of the Code of Virginia, 1350, as amended.
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industrial, t h e r u> a.)
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CAUTION
I THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS ASBESTOS TIBER. INHA
LATION OF ASBESTOS IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER
LONG PERIOD Of TIME MAY BE HARMFUL.
IF DUST IS CREATED WHEN THIS PRODUCT IS HANDLED, 1:
'i AVOID BREATHING THE DUST. IF ADEQUATE VENTIL
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APPROVED BY THE U.S. BUREAU OF MINES FOR
PNEUMOCONIOSIS PRODUCING DUST.
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this warning label was changed to read as follows:
j: CAUTION
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jit approximately 197?., this warning was huther changed to read ! as f. allows : i.
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CONTAINS ASBESTOS FI BEE. INHALATION IN EXCESSIVE QUANTITIES OVER LONG PERIODS OF TIME MAY RE HARMFUL. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
5S. State whether you are aware that the continued
unprotected exposure to asbestos, material containing asbestos, ;:
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and fibers resulting therefrom, can cause, or contribute to < causing illness or disease of any kind? If so, state:
a. When you acquired such awareness; b. The manner in which you acquired it;
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precipitated, or aggravated by such prolonged
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e. If so, can said condition progressively worsen,
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material containing asbestos, asbestos products
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and compounds, and/or other dangerous substances, '
and the asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting \
therefrom;
f. State fully your understanding in this regard.
55, GAF is aware thac the continued unprotected inbala~ jtion or ingestion of asbestos fibers can cause serious bodily
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jharro. h\ 1965 , GA.F first, became a*ara of iadical opinions *fco thiy effect* GAP .is unable and iacompe Cent Co answer those Tparcs of this interrogatory vhir.h seek medical opinions. i
s 50. If your answer to the preceding Interrogatory is in the : affirmative, state that: part or those parts of the body which j is (are) or can be affected by prolonged exposure to asbestos,
material containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, and the asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom.
56. Sec answer to interrogatory 155.
57. Do you know the manner in which those parts are
affected? If your answer to this interrogatory is in the
Affirmative, explain fully.
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59. State what you have done since the above knowledge was
acquired to attempt, to eliminate the illnesses and/or diseases
that can be caused, precipitated or aggravated by prolonged
exposure to asbestos, material containing asbestos, asbestos
products and compounds, and the asbestos vapors, dust and fibers
resulting therefrom. In your answer, specifically state:
a. What changes you have made in the composition of your product(s) and the dates on which said changes were made;
Jo. What changes you have mads in the packaging of your product<s), and the dates on which said changes were made;
c. What changes you have made in the procedure that you recommend for persons who will be using, handling or exposed to said product(s) over a prolonged period, and as to said recommended procedure, state;
1. Whether any respiratory apparatus is recommended to be worn;
2. Whether any special clothing or protective outfits are recommended to be worn;
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Whether any air circulation, ventilation or washing procedure is recommended in areas where persons will be using, handling and exposed to said asbestos product(s).
II 58. GAF began plating warning labels On its industrial II 'thermal insulation products in 1566. GAT was the first
,'company to develop an aabes t os-i're e pipe covering, Calsilite
lill, in 1911.
59. Describe specifically each safety requirement that has been initiated, and as to each state the following;
State the current standard safety requirements in the asbestos industry geared to protect persons who use, handle and are exposed to asbestos, material containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, and the asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom over a prolonged period:
a. When said safety requirements were first invoked; b. By whom said safety requirements were first
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c. State how said safety requirements are enforced and whether periodic evaluations or investi.cjat.xcns are made. If so, state:
1. Who maker, said evaluations or investigations?
2. How frequently are said evaluations or investigations made?
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of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the
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person who presently has possession of the above
described documents.
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61. See answer to in r. <: r i; og a i. o ry 60.
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62. Does defendant contend that asbestos products can bo manufactured so as to eliminate all potential health hazards to workers using same?
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jji t is argiiRUiUative, ambiguous anil calls for t-xporf crc.!in-U-.il
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63. If SO/ please explain.
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65. As to asbestos products and products containing asbestos, have you ever recognized any threshold limit at any time from 1940 to present.
i: 65. The threshold Umlc has been studied by the American
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of Governmental, and Industrial Hygienists* GA? does specific, recollection concerning the date on which it
.first became aware of recommended threshold Halts. This; defendant.!
jhas always'endeavored to operate within the special limits thus
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66. With regard t:o asbestos products and products containing asbestos manufactured, sold or distributed by you during the period of 1940 to present., What do you contend to be"threshold"limits?
j; 66. Hot required by Court to hr. answered .in other Jlcoor dina f.ed proceedings.
67. Have you over advised or warned those using your
products cl threshold Units? if you did, describe exactly
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how you advised those using your products of such threshold limits.
j| 67- CA" belongs to the Asbestos Information Association/
hKort.ii America, Inc. ("AIA"). As it is believed that the main
iifur.ction of the AIA is to publish material and literature which |i jjthen forwarded or otherwise transmitted to contractors, GAP has
Ijindirectly advised contractors of such threshold limits.
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68. Xf you did not advise those using your products of
such threshold limit, explain why you did not.
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69. Where did you obtain such information concerning
threshold limits, and when did you get such information?
69. See answer to interrogatory #65.
70. If your company is one contending that some dust count constitutes a threshold level, please explain in detail ' when you got such information, exactly what it is, setting out
all the details which you have concerning this iri its entirety, and what your company has done to advise those.who might use
: your products. || 70. Hof. required by court to be answered.
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71 When did your company first become aware of any governmental or private agency or other person issuing guide lines suggesting threshold values for exposure to asbestos dust.
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72. State, the name and address of the agency or
person issuing the guideline and the proposed guideline and, in
' answering, defendant's opinion, of the purpose of the suggested
limitation. 1'J. $.0 6-
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73. Has your company ever gone into the field and seen, observed, or counted, or in any way shown any interest in ascertaining how much dust is creator! by the worker applying your products when he is in an enclosed area such as a ship, submarine, building, factory, room, or confined space? Answer "Yes" or "No".
73. Not to GAF's knowledge.
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74. If your answer is "Yes" to Interrogatory No. 73, then please explain the details of when and where such observations were taken, by whom the.y were taken, giving the complete name and address, the system used for such observation : and the complete results, and to whom the results were reported.
74. N/A.
75. State what changes you have made at your place of
i business concerning the safety of your employees insofar as !i the procedure used by those who have, had, or will have
;i prolonged exposure to asbestos, material containing asbestos, ii
asbestos products and compounds, and the asbestos vapors, dust
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fibers resulting therefrom, and as to said changes, '*
El . When said changes were put into effect;
state:
b. How these changes were communicated to your employees, and if in writing, please provide a copy of said notification of change or identify same with such particularity so as to enable same to be subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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c. Whether you purchased, supplied, required or
re.commended any special respiratory apparatus, clothing or other protective health means for your [
employees using, handling or being exposed to
asbestos, material containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, and the asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom, and if so, when you did same.
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76. Have you over giver. ar.y warnings to your employees of dar.erers of illness and/or disease by reason of their exposure to asbestos, material containing asbestos, asbestos products and
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compounds, and the asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting
therefrom? If so, state:
a. The date of each such warning;
b. How such warnings were given;
c. If such warnings were oral, state the names and addresses of the persons giving arid receiving
such warnings;
d. If such warnings were 'written, state:
1. The dates of such warnings;
2. The present location of such warning;
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4. Where such warnings were posted, published or distributed; provide copies of same,
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Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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J; vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom medically examined
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b. How often such examinations are made;
c. The full description of the tests and procedure included in the examination;
d. The names and addresses of the physicians, hospitals and laboratories who have conducted such examinations and tests.
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{[never employed field a ti y u jUi t ors who performed services r.inilar to
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workmens compensation claim for injury, occupational disease
ji or death to any of your employees as a result of their employment
with your company and their exposure to `asbestos".
If so, state as to each: a. The date it was received; b. The name and address of the injured person or his personal representative;
c. The name and address of his attorney, if any.
j. 7S. Although workmen's compensation claims have been jfi.led against CAF from time to time, there is no current fist of
j.'ii.ch claims nor arc they relevant to working situations similar to t; Vchose. of plaintiff.
79. Have you ever been named as a defendant in an action for workmen's compensation benefits for injury, occupational
disease, or death by any of your employees by reason of claim for
exposure to "asbestos". If so, state as to each such claim; a. The name and address of the claimant;
b. The date it was filed;
c. The name and address of claimant's attorney;
d. The name and address of the court, agency, administrative body in which it was filed;
e. The number or terra o. such action;
f. The result of such claim, including benefits i paid, if any;
g. The names and address of claimant's physicians; h. The name and address of your physician; i j; i. The names and addresses of claimant's expert I; witnesses;
j. The names and addresses of your expert witness.
80. State whether you ox' your insurance carrier ever voluntarily or by agreement paid to any employee workman'r> compensation or occupational disease benefits by reason of any illness and/or disease caused by or contributed to by exposure to "asbestos" materials, containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds and the asbestos fibers, vapors or dust resulting therefrom.
SO. hot relevant to the isves in thin case as 0At never employed field insu1 tors who performed services similar to those, of plaintiff.
81. If so, state as to each employee: a. The name and address of the employee? b. The name and address of the employee's attorney? c. The date the claim was made; d. The date payment commenced and duration; e. The name and address of the insurance carrier making such payment; f. Whether such agreement was filed with any court agency, or administrative body, if so state: 1, The date it was filed; 2. The location of such filing. g. The current location of any documents evidencing such voluntary payment. h. Provide a copy of said documents or identify same with such particularity so as to enable same to b made subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule '1.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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82. State whether you or vour insurance carrier has voluntarily or by agreement paid to any employee, benefits; for accident, sickness, health disability, or retirement by reason of exposure to '"asbestos"?
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a. The name and address of such employee;
b. The name and address of the employee's attorney;
c. The names and addresses of the insurance carriers making such payment;
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d. The dates the claims were made as to each separate
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e. The dates payments were made. i;
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j 84. State the names and addresses of all your insurance i
carriers for workmen's compensation and occupational disease
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to present, and as to each insurance
: carrier state the period when such coverage was provided and i,
! the amount of coverage provided.
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iif required under Virginia
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of products liability insurers Wane of workman's compensation
; 85. State the names and addresses of all your Insurance,
j: carriers for accident, sickness, health and disability claims
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1940
to present and as to each insurance
I 'j carrier state time period when such coverage was provided
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j: 83. See answer to interrogatory 84.
86. Have you ever received notice of injury o.r death ii
an the result of or arising from the use, handling, or
exposure to "asbestos". If so, state as to each such notice:
a. The date, it was received:
b. The name and address of the injured person, or hir, personal representative;
c. The name and address of his attorney, if any;
d. The injuries claimed.
|i 86. GAP has had knowledge of deaths or: lung diseases Jjanong its onpjoyeea which have been attributed to the inhalation
!of asbestos dust or fibers ever lung periods of time under
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{acquisition of facilities utilising asbestos. To the best of CAF's
'knowledge, elates related to these deaths or diseases, which arose
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:'in the states of Vermont, Missouri and New Jersey, were all filed it
jwith appropriate workmen's tonpenfiatipn agencies, which files are
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Such files would normally contain the information requested
it Iby this interrogatory.
GAF has been or is a defendat In the lawsuits
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illsced in Exhibit "A" fittached hereto which allege damages as a
'result of injury to plaintiff or plaintiff's decedants pulmonary
Isysren. The court files in these cases are a matter of public
jrecord nod are equally available to plaintiff and GAF. Such files
Iwould normally contain the information requested by this
interrogatory. 87. Have you ever been named as a defendant in any other
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handling or exposure to "asbestos11. if so, state as to each
action:
a. The name and address of the plaintiff;
b. The name and address of each eodefendant; c. The date it was filed;
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d. The name of court in which it was filed;
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e. The court, term, and number of the action;
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f. The name and address of the attorney for plaintiff; !
g. The results of such action whether, settled, verdict or appeal;
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independent agency with regard to health hazards arising from
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a. The name of such agency;
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f. Whether or not a final report exists or existed,and.
g. If you have a copy of the same, attach it to
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larity so as to enable same to be subject to a
Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to
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88. Not to CAP'a knowledge.
09. Have you ever recalled any part of any shipments of :! your asbestos product(s)? If so, state:
a. The shipment recalled; b. Date of recall; 1 c. Reason for recall; d. What was done 'with product(s) that were recalled.
90. Has any governmental agency seized or ordered the recall of any of your asbestos procluct(s)? If so, state as to each seizure or recall:
a. The products seized or recalled; b. The date of seizure or recall; c. The governmental agency ordering the seizure or
recall; d. The reasons for such seizure or recall.
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9.1. Dave you at any time advised the United States Government., or any agency thereof, of the. dangerous propensities of using, handling or being exposed to asbestos, material
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containing asbestos, asbestos prod-acts arid compounds, and the
asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom? .T.f so,
state.:
a. The manner of such advice;
b. When given;
c. To whom;
d. Attach copies of any written memorandum,
notes, or correspondence with regard to same, or, in the alternative, identify same with such particularity so as to enable same to be subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1.950, as amended.
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Yes. In 1971 CaF attempted to hid governuent Jobs
using Calsilite TT, .in asbestos-free pipe coveting. The government
insl&tfscl upon products conc;.iinin% asbestos.
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the alternative, identify same with such particu-
larity so as to enable sacs to be subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to
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compounds, and the. asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting
therefrom? If so, state:
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j: 94. State who in your company has, or has had, any expertise!
d with regard to the dangerous propensities arising out of. the
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i; asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, and the asbestos
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full name, present address, present job title, and educational
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advisory capacity to your company for the past 25 years and the
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' go. Have you ever consulted experts in the defense of any claim made against you for injury or death from exposure to
; asbestos. If. so, state: a. The names and addresses of such experts;
b. His field of expertise;
c. Whether you were furnished with a written report of his opinion;
d. The present location of such report.
|| e. Attach copies or all ouch reports, or, in the !j alternative, identify such warnings with such j: particularity so as to enable same to be subject !; to a Motion for Production of Documents,pursuant j; to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, ji as amended.
|| 96. Mot required by Coun to be answered in other
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97. Has any employee or agent or your corporation ever testified before any governmental agency or body regarding injury or death from exposure to asbestos?
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98. If so, state;
a. The names and addresses of the persons giving such testimony;
b. The governmental agency or body before whom such testimony was given and the dates of such testimony;
c. Whether you prepared a written statement of your position and i.f. so, state;
1. Who prepared such statement;
2. When such statement was prepared;
3. Its present location;
d. Whether a transcript was made of the testimony given.
e. Attach copies of all such transcripts, or, in the alternative, identify such transcripts with such particularity so as to enable same to be subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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99. State whether any investigation or inquiry was made of your company by any government agency or body regarding injury or death from exposure to asbestos?
99. No.
.100. .Ti so, state:
a. By whom such inquiry or investigation was made;
b. The dates of. such inquiry or investiyation;
c. The name and address of the persons on your behalf who handled such inquiry or investigation;
d. Whether a written memorandum was prepared by your company;
i: e. The present location of such memorandum;
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102. If so, state: a. Whether a written directive was issued; b. The location of such directive;
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e. The modifications or changes requested or initiated; j
f. What modifications and changes yen made pursuant to such request.
g. Provide a copy of said written directive, ox idant ify same with such, particularity so as to enable same to be made subject: to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule A.9 of the Coda of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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10 3. Have you furnished to any governmental body or agenc
reports of tests, examinations regarding illness; or death by
; reason of exposure to asbestos?
i! 103. Ho.
104, If so, state:
a. The date of such report;
b. To whom such report was furnished; c. The name and address of the person preparing the
report; d. The name and address of the person conducting the
examination or test; e. Provide a copy of said reports, or identify same
with such particularity so as to enable same to be made subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
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105. Have your asbestos products at any time been subjected to:
a. Tests or studies by a governmental agency; b. Tests or studies by any independent organization; c. Tests conducted on humans or animals on your behalf
or behalf of any defendant in this action;. d. Tests, studies or analysis conducted by or on
behalf of you or any defendant in this action.
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106. If your answer to any subsection of the previous
interrogatory is in the affirmative, for each test or study, state
a. The date it began;
b. The date it ended;
c. Describe the procedure of the test or study;
d. The number of man hours spent on it;
e. The xji*ue where it was conductod;
f. The names and addresses and job classifications of
each person who helped conduct it, indicating the
part played by each person listed;
9- The purpose of ouch study of test;
h. The results obtained or the conclusions reached;
i. The cost oi the test or study;
j. The source of authority for the performance of the test or study v/ritten.
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k. Were written records or reports made of the tents and studies;
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2. The name and address of each person who has custody of e;ich such record or report;
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reports, or identify same with such particu
larity so as to enable same to be made subject i
to a Motion for Production of Documents,
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pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia,
1950, as amended.
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asbestos and its relation to safety and health of those persons I; so exposed. If so, state:
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2. The dates prepared;
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107. See answer to laterrnjntory f53 and
108. State whether any information received by you or anyone-
acting on your behalf indicated the existence or possibility of dan to health by reason of exposure to asbestos, state:
a. The dates such information was received; b. The manner it was received;
c. The names and addresses of the persons receiving it;
d. What steps or action if any you took after receiving.
such information;
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e. What changes, alterations or modifications you made ; with respect to any asbestos product;
f. What warnings, if any, were given to your employees,!
purchasers, distributors or users of your asbestos !
products;
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g. What steps, if any, you took to eliminate or lessen
the possibility of danger to health by reason of
exposure to asbestos.
108. Yes. See answer to interrogatory#.107. 109.. What notification, if any, was given by' you to any
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' health by reason of exposure to asbestos and state:
a. The date it was given; ji
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to be subject to a Motion for Production of j Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of 1 Virginia, 1950, as amended,
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! 1.10. State the names, addresses, employment addresses, \ ! present whereabouts of all persons known to you or anyone acting
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b. Formerly employed by you;
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1. Who have information, knowledge or experience regarding the existence of or the possibility !
of danger to health byreason of exposure
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to asbestos.
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reason of exposure to asbestos.
3. Who have expressed an opinion or belief that exposure to asbestos is or can be dangerous to your health.
4. Who have expressed an opinion or belief that warnings or notifications should be given to users of asbestos products regarding the existence of or possibility of danger to health by reason of exposure or use.
110. No: required by Court to be answered in other coo rd i n ted proceedings.
.lil. With respect to the preceding interrogatory state as
to each .item whether a written memorandum, record, or document
was prepared by each such person giving a complete listing thereof
and if you will do so without a motion to produce attach a copy
of such writing.
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112. Do you and have you in the past had in your employment
or as consultants any medical doctors? If so, st<ate:
a. The name and address of any such doctors;
b. Their speica.lty {ies};
c. The reason for such consulting physician(s);
d. Any tests they may have performed concerning asbestos, giving complete details on each including, but. not limited to, type of tests performed, dates performed, results of tests, publication of tests results, etc.
112. He.
113.- Have you or has any independent agency at your behest at any time conducted any tests with regard to a determination of the toxicity and/or health hazards which may arise due to prolonged use, handling or exposure to asbestos, material containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, and the I asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom? If so,
state:
a. Bach test performed, giving its title, purpose, dat and duration;
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b. Who pel-formed such tests, giving party's name, address, title, qualifications and background;
c. Where such tests were performed:
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d. The results of such tests;
e. Attach copies of ail such results, or, in the
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alternative, identify same with such particularity
so as to enable same to be subject to a Motion
for Product! on of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9
of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
1 113. Darin y the per lot! from 1967 to p cscct, the
^following po.rsor.fi a t GAF liav e held the position, Vice-President, \t\t tKcficarch:
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DATE OF SERVICE
PRESENT EMPLOYER.
! Or. IJDr.
?<eon Katz F rede rick Cross e r
19C 7 19 0 / - 1969
Awe rican Can CAF
i'Dr. Roberts Meyers
1969 - 1972
Regal Paper
''hr. SI iron Kar.tor
1 972 - present
CAP"
!rh* directors of the Research Department /it the fvtiberold Corap/iny
a;c rc as follows: V 1
NAME
;d UJ rd Duke
j [Clarence Eckert
date OF SERVICE -- 194 7
19 4 7 - 1958
PRESENT EMPLOYER
Retired -- nidress
unknown
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Deceased
jPhil lip Betto.li
193 8 - 1967
GAF
GAF does not recall the date vhen tt initially established a
Research Department.
114. Have you or any of the defendants, at any time,
published and/or distributed any brochure, pamphlet or other ,
written material of any kind or character that contained
information of any kind with regard to asbestos, material
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containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, manufactured, produced, processed, compounded, converted, sold, merchandised,
supplied, distributed, and/or otherwise placed in the. stream of
commerce, whether it be for manner of use, warning or otherwise?
If so, as to each such brochure, pamphlet or other written
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material:
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a. Provide a copy of such brochure, pamphlet or otherwritten material, or, in the alternative, identify same with such particularity so as to enable same to be subject to a Motion for Production of Documents, pursuant to Rule 4.9 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.
b. Describe the nature of the material contained therein;
c. Give the date published and by whom;
d. Give the name and address of the person who has a copy of the same;
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e. State specifically if there war, any warning contained therein concerning the use, handling or exposure to asbestos, material containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, and the asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom.
j] 114. See answer to iC r roi;a tory f54.
115. With regard to the previous Interrogatory, state the
mthod used to distribute the material, being specific. Also
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a. How many distributed?
b. To whom were they distributed? .1
c. When were they distributed?
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116. Do you or have you maintained a library wherein you
l! ' subscribe or did subscribe to various periodicals, articles,
magazines, texts, technical magazines, trade journals, and/or
medical journals or medical publications, and the like, which in
any way dealt, with or had any dealing with any'information
concerning the illnesses and/or diseases of any hind arising
from the uscage, handling or exposure to any asbestos, material
containing asbestos, asbestos products and compounds, and the
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asbestos vapors, dust and fibers resulting therefrom? If so, statl:
a. All such journals, periodicals, etc., setting xorth the frequency of publication (i.e., annual, monthly, etc.)
b. The date you first subscribed to such journal, periodical, etc., and,
c. Whether your subscription has continued from inception to the present on a coxitinuous basis.
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jrature or medical articles; of:
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st.os, material containing
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am. Specify the date, month, how long.after publication you
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time, bean a member of any
ion" composed of other
iers of asbestos products?
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Lch defendant was a mercber. plications published by or sociation or organization.
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117. List all pub! ished ii
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due to prolonged eaosure to ast
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: became aware of th<existence oi
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ii 118. Has defendant, at am ! ; "trade organization or "associ; :| manufacturers, mints, and/or si ji
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119. If so, lease state:
' a. The xtae arid adore ;j- orgaization.
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i; products were, improperly used.
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use proncr.ly vespirf r.otv devices a l Though a v ,i i J.nb X n aurt o f t r < <1 to
!;hi::i far his personal use; and/or <t>) failed to use such products
I'ij.n a rcnnnrr chill- would have mininized `he creation of dust.
122. Does defendant expect to call expert witnesses at the
trial, of this case?
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a. The name, address, and job classification of each such expert witness.
b. The testimony expected to be given by each such expert witness.
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124. Do you contend that the asbestos products manufactured, sold or distributed by you are not "hazardous substances" as
defined in 15 U.S. Code, Sec. 1261 (i:) . ' 124. CAF does not raanii r at r u r e industrial asbestos
`.nroductu now.
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125. If so, state the facts you rely on to support
such contention. 12l>. N/A.
126. Does defendant have policies of injure,..... claim that has ;.been made by plaintiff, herein
cover the
might
12.6. Yes. 127. If so, please list the name and address of each ` insurance carrier who have coverage, the amounts of such coverag i and the date of each such policy.
12 7. See answer to interrogatory 0 6 .
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128. Does defendant admit that sarvice of process was properly had on defendant .in this case? i| 128. tar..
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129. If the answer to Interrogatory No. 128 is negative. please explain the reasons tor such answer.
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^according to 1 a", depose; a and says that he. is gn Assistant Sscratan.
of GA? Corporation; that as such he is i; i; this affidavit on its behalf; and that
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i!in the foregoing Answers of Defendant,
duly authorized to KaU the facts set forth CA1 C. o r por at rert to
I; PI ai n t i f f 1 s Initial Interrogatories Propounded to All. Defendants
!i are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information jj |and belief.
Morhurt V. Kelly ! Marry J. Koscel
Jones ,, B l e chmau Woltv*. ' 2600 U.'sshi Hfjfyn Avenue
N cwpo r t s * a v; s , Virginia
& Kelly, -23607
P.C.
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ny of Qj.OLfXj^'S__
1 19 7 3 , n true copy of the. foregoing Answers to 1 n te r. r o " a t o r ies was njiiilo*.;. to oil counsel of record.
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County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3463
Piled: May 20, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Masirov, Geiman, Jaffa A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Albert va, Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
County o Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 680
Piled: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Meairov, Celaaa, Jaffa A eraser
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Allure vs. Coafcustlon Engineering. Inc., et al
United States Discrict Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-75-447
Filed: May 5, 1976
Amount sought: $500,000 geueral and special damages, together with $2,000,000
exemplary and punitive damages, plus costs and Interests
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler A Patterson City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Antholz vs. Pibreboard Pager Products, et al United States District Court for District of Minnesota - Fifth Division Case No. 5-70 Civ. 10S Filed: December 31, 1970 AmounC sought: $250,000 general and special; $100,000 exemplary'damages; plus
costs and interest Attorney handling case: Faegre A Benson City of suit: Minneapolis, Minnesota Status: dismissed
Armstrong vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Cannon Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1057
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Masirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3alllr.ger vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc., et al
Circuit Court, Division I, Knox Co., Knoxville, Tennessee
Case No. 1-684-75
Piled: December 30, 1975
Amount sought: $2,000,000, plus compensatory and punitive damages
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, BLichardaou, Henniss A Whitaker
Barrett vs. Johns-Maaville Products Corporation, et al
Circuit Court of Missouri, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
Case No. 784937
Filed: October 30, 1974
Amount sought: $500,000 for court C03C3 and damages; $200,000 for Ethel Barrett
for deprivation of companionship, society, services and consortorium
Attorney handling case: Spencer, Fane, Britt A Browne
City of suit: Kansas City, Missouri
Status: dismissed
Bcnasnn vs. pibreboard Paper Products Corporation, et al
Superior Court of the State of California in and far the City and County of
San Francisco
Case No. 683-553
Filed: April 7, 1975
Amount sought: Complaint for damages to be determined
Attorney handling case: KeCutchea, Doyle, Brown A Enersen
City of suit: San Francisco, California
Baumgartner vs. Combustion Engineering
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Case No. C-75-10S?
Filed: December 4, 1975
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special damages
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler A Patterson
City of suit: Cleveind, Chic
Eastsca Division
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Casa Ho. 76 1-5285
Filed: March 26, 1976
Adeline: sought: $1,000,000 Attorney handling case: Preteel, Stouffer, Nolan & Rooney
City of suit: Chicago, Illinois
Status: dismissed
Ball vs. Fibreboard Panar Products Corn., et al
United States District Court for Eastern District of Texas
Case No. B-74-CA-50
Filed: February 13, 1974
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Attorney handling case: Orgain. Bell A Tucker
Status: settled
Beliot vs. Fibreboard Com,, et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division Case No. B-74-233-CA Filed: August 13, 1974 Amount sought: $1,500,000 plus costs and interest City of suit: Beaumont, Texas Attorney handling case: Drgaln, Bell & Tucker Status: settled
Bender vs. Armstrong Cork Company, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division
Case No. 75-2578
Piled: December 8, 1975
Amount sought: $750,000
City of suit: Miami, Florida
Attorney handling case: Fowler, Whits, Burnetc, Hurley, Baaick A Knight
Bllotta vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Fleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 412, 413
Filed: April 30, 1976
Amauac sought:
Attorney handling case: Mssirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Fhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Birknar vs. GAF Corporation, et al
Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri
Case No. 57711 F
Filed: February 5, 1976
Amount sought: $750,000 plus costs
Attorney handling case: Spencer, Fane, Britt a Browne
City of suit: St. Louis, Missouri
of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. 6449
Filed: November 20, 1969
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell A Tucker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Status: settled
Breedlove vs. Combustion Engineering. Tnc., et al
United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-74-U30
Filed: December 9, 1974
Amount sought: $500,COO general end special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plu.3
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler A Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Broussard vs. Fibreboard Facer Products Corporation, et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division Case No. S-73-CA-3CC Filed: October 11, 1973 Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell A Tucker City of suit: Beaumont, Texas Status: settled
Brown vs. Coabustion Engineering, Itic,, ntal
United States District Court, District of South Carolina, Charleston Division
Case Ho. 76-1162
Filed: June 25, 1976
Amount sought $2,000,000 Attorney handling case: Grimball, Cahaaiss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, South Carolina
Case No. 76 1 2164
Filed: March 31, 1976
Amount sought: 5500,000
Attorney handling ease: Pretzel, Stauffer, Nolan A Rooney
City of suit: Chicago, Illinois
Bunn vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3455
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Filed: May 20, 1976
Amount anight: Attorney handling case: Kesirov, Gelmaa, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sura vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 684
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case; Kesirov, Gelcau, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Burke vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc., et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C73-239
Filed: March 2, 1973
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: 3aker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Burke vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing end Insulating Company, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division
Case No. 75-H-870
Filed: June 6, 1975
Amount sought: $275,000
Attorney handling case: Baker A Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Buscair.o vs. Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation, et al
Superior Court of the State of California in and for the City and County of
San Francisco
Case No. 694-sal
Filed: August 27,. 1975
Amount sought: costs for special and exemplary damages
Attorney handling case: KcCutchen, Doyle, Brown A Enersen
City of suit: San Francisco, California
Status; settled
Byeciv vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing and Insulating Company, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texa3 - Houston Division
Case Ho. 75-K-856
Filed: June 6, 1975
Amount sought: $250,000
Attorney handling case: Baker A Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Catu.no vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No* 924
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case; Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carr vs. Combustion Engineering, Int., et al
i'.S. District Court, East. Dist. of Michigan, South Division
Case No. 572332
Filed: November 28, 1975
Amount sought: $1,000,000
Attorney handling case: Dykeiaa, Gossett, Spencer., Goodnow A Trigg City of suit: Detroit, Michigan
-Status: settled
Career vs. Keana Industrial. Insulation, at A
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Casa Ho, 413
Filed: April 30, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Path cart vs. Keene Indus trial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 923
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling ease: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffa f Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Chaddock vs. Combustion Eaglnaerina. Inc., et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case Mo. C-75-102
Filed: February 5, 1975
Amount sought: $500,000 exemplary; $500,000 general and special damages, plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler 6 Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Ciseck vs, Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No, 4022
Filed: January, .1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Caiman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
Coleman vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, eg el
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3459
Filed: Nay 20, 1975
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City or suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Condray vs. Fibreboard Corporation, et al
United States District Court, F.astem District of Texas, Beaumont Division
Case No. B-76-1C8-CA
Filed: March 10, 1976
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special damages, $500,000 exemplary damages;
plus costs, disbursements and interest
Attorney handling case: Crgaia, Bell A Tucker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas Status: Settled
Conte vs, Keane Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Picas of Philadelphia County
Casa No. 686
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Corea vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 1056
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case; Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Corkran vs. Fibreboard Pater Products Corporation.et al
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. 3-76-128-CA
Filed: March 25, 1976
Amount sought: $500,000 general end special damages; $500,000 exemplary damages;
plus costs, disbursements and interest at 67. per annum
.Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell A Tucker
City of suit: P.eaumout, Texas
Crawford vs, Fibreboard Corporation, ec al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 4016
Filed: March 4, 1976
Aaouat sougiic: Attorney handling case: Mesitov, Gelmaa, Jaffe A Cramer
Cit7 of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Crawford vs. Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Sastam District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case Mo. 6492
Piled: December 4, 1969
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and Interest
Attorney handling case; Orgain, Ball & Tucker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Status: settled
Cunningham vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 412, 413
Filed: April 30, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: llesirciv, Gelman, Jaffa & Crater
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Curtin vs, Johns-Kaaville Products Corporation, et al Circuit Court cf ;tha Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County
Case Mo. 75-1-146
Filed: March 4, 1975
Amount sought: $1,000,000 Attorney handling case: Bernard fit Davidson
City of suit: East Sc. Louis, Illinois
Status: dismissed
V3.Daniels
Combustion Engineering. Inc,, et al
Stata of Tennessee, Circuit Court of Knox County, Division I
Case No. 1-492-75
Filed; September 19, 1975
Amount sought: $4,000,000
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaithar, Richardson, Banniss fit Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
SeChrlstooher vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1749
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelmaa, Jaffe 6 Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dellano vs. Keene Corporation, et al
Court of Common Fleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 100
Filed: September 2, 1975
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Hesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dickev vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing and Insulating Company, et al
Halted States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division
Case No. 75-E-654
Filed: June 6, 1975
Amount sought: $200,000
A.ttomey handling case: Baker Batts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Dolce vs. Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation, et al
United Scates District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. B-75-191-CA
Filed; June 25, 1975
Amount sought: $1,000,000
Attorney handling case: Or gain, Bell & Tucker City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
lumbar vs. Keane Industrial Insulscion, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 411, 413
Filed: April 30, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe a Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Duncan vs. Combustion Engineering. T.nc., et aj
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division
Case Ho. 76-1249
Filed: July 8, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000 compensatory and punitive damages
Attorney handling case; Gridall, Cabaniss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, South Carolina
Dunn vs. Keane Industrial Insulation, et al
County of Philadelohia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3452
'
Filed: toy 20, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Mestrov, Gelman, Jaffe 6 Cramer City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Penn vs. Johns-Manville International Corporation, et el United States District Court for the Souchem District of Texas - Houston Division
Case No. 73-H-1072
Filed: February 6, 1975
Amount sought: $550,000 for damages, costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker & Boots
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Estenp va. Combustion Engineering, et al
State of Tennessee, Circuit Court of Knox County
Case No. 2-474-75
Filed: September 10, 1975
Amount sought: $1,000,000
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Heoniss & Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Farrar vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing & Insulating Co., et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division
Case Ho. 75-H-862
Filed: June 6, 1975
Amount sought: $100,000
Attorney handling case: Baker & Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Fe.atherstone vs. Johns-Manvilla Sales Corporation, et al
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Cese Ho. B-75-167-CA
Filed: April 30, 1976
Amount sought: $1,000,000
Attorney handling case: Strasburgex, Price, Kelton, Martin f. Unis
Ssetleaeau5noat' Texa*
Ferris vs. Keene Corporation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: July , 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: tosirov, CeIrian, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Foster vs, Fibreboard Pacer Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District ot Texas - Beaumont Division
Case Ho. B-74-204-CA
Filed: July 5, 1974
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell 6 Tucker
City of suit; Beaumont, Texas
Status: settled
Freeman V3. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing and Insulating Company, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District ot Texas - Houston Division
Case Ho. 7S-K-869
Filed: .June 6, 1975
Amount sought: $475,000
Attorney handling case: Baker A Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
rrlth vs. Job?!*-Many 111a Produces Corporation. et al United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana - Shreveport
Division
Case So. 73-3-1072
riled: February 10, 1S75
Amount sought: $680,000 for wrongful death of D. C. Frith
Attorney handling case: Blanchard, Walker, 0'Quinn A Roberts
City of suit: Shreveport, Louisiana
Case Ho. 75-H-86S
Filed: June 6, 1975
Amount sought: $200,000 Attorney handling case: Baker A Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Division
Cau3 vs. Keene industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 4020
Piled: January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelnan, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gerace vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 3930
Filed: January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Geiman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
c: >,
rado
Case Ho. 74-12-6-2
Filed: May 17, 1974-
Amount sought: Herbert Gibson - $750,000 compensatory, plus $25,000,000 punitive.
Furl Gibson. - $2S0,000 compensatory damages
Attorney handling case: Davis, Graham & Stubbs
City of suit: Boulder, Colorado Status: settled
Grecco vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 4017
Filed: January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Geiman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Greene vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case Ho. 3458
Filed: May 20, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Celman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gustafson vs. Fibrebeard Pacer Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Fifth Division - District of Minnesota
Case Ko. 5-71-40
Filed: May A, 1971
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $100,000 exemplary damages; plus
coats and interest
Attorney handling case: Fargre & Benson
City of suit: Minneapolis, Miuneaota
Status: dismissed
Halnsvorth vs, Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 4024*
Filed: January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Masirov, Caiman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hallln.au vs. Combustion Errineerir.u, Inc., et al United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana - Evansville
Division
Case No. 75-Z3-C
Filed: February 24, 1975
Amount sought: $600,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages
Attorney handling case: Dix, Patrick, Ratcliff, Anton A Adana on
City of suit: Evansville, Indiana Status: settled
sas City
Case No, 784,986
Filed: October 31, 1974
Amount sought: $50,000 for medical and funeral expenses; judgment of $50,000
against each defendant Attorney handling case: Spencer, Fane, City of suit: Kansas City, Missouri Status: dismissed
Britt
A Erowne
Hj-mrmrf vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No, 9Z2
Filed: February, 1975
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Mesircv, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hanna vs. Keane Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 4023
Filed: January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Celnan, Jaf.fe.A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Harter vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc., et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division
Case No. C-75- 452
Filed: May 30, 1975
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling ease: Baker, Hostetler A Petterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Hartwell V3, Johns-Manyillc Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. 7513
Filed: November 11, 1971
Amount sought: $500,000 general end special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell A Tucker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Status: settled
Heinsdorf vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al Court of Common pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1755
Filed: February, 1S76
Amount sought:
Attorney handling ease: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer City of suit; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Holton vs. Standard Asbestos Manufactuning A Insulacin?. Co., et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division
Case No. 75-H-1635
Filed: September 29, 1S7S
Amount sought: $175,000
Attorney handling case: Baker A Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Howard vs. Owens-Coming Fiberglass Corporation, et el
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Sherman Division
Case No. S-75-5S-CA
Filed: July 9, 1975
Amount sought: $1,000,000
Attorney handling case: Surasburger. Price, Kelton, Martin A Unis
City of suit: Dallas, Texas
Bratus: dismissed
Hughes vs. Keene Industrial Insulation. at al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3451
Filed: Kay 20, 19/6
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Kesirov, Caiman, Jaffa & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hnthaacher vs Kaene Industrial Insulation, et al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Casa ho. 3457
Filed: Hay 20, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Masirov, Celmen, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hutsor. vs. Armstrong Cork Coot any, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division
Case No. 76-53-Civ-CA
Piled: January 19, 1976
Amount sought: $750,000 general and special damages; $250,000 exemplary damages
Attorney handling case: Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Banick A Knight
City of suit: Miami, Florida
Jacoaiao vs. Johns-Marr/iLie Corporation, et al
Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
Case No. 1507
Filed: January 14, 1975
Amount sought: In excess of $10,000 and punitive damages
$10,000 against defendants on each count
Attorney handling case: Heairov, Celman, Jaffe A Cramer
City cf suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
in sum in excess
of
Jeane vs. Flbreboard Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. B-74-337-CA
Filed: November 24, 1974
Amount sought: $1,000,000 for interest and costs for injuries
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell A Tucker
Citv cf suit: Beaumont, Texas Status: settled
Johnson vs. Flbreboard pager Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. B-74-124-CA
Filed: May 3, 1974
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 mental anguish, pain and
suffering; $500,000 exemplary' damages; pins costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell A Tucket
City of suit: 3eaumont, Texas
Status: settled
Joyce vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 4019
Filed: January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joyner vs, Armstrong Cork Company, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division
Case No. 75-25B1
Filed: December 8, 1975
Amount sought: $750,000
City of suit: Miami, Florida
Attorney handling case: Fowler, tdiita, Burnett, Hurley, Banick 6 Knight
Kariala vs. Flbreboard Paver Products Corporation, et al 'Jutted States District Court for the District of Minnesota - Fifth Division
Case No. 5-71-13
Filed: February 23, 1971
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $100,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Faegrs A Benson
City of suit: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Status: dismissed
Kearns vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc..,,t_.l
Uniced States District Court for the northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C73-70
Filed: January 24, 1973
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler 8 Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Kendall vs. Fibrefcoard Bauer Products Corporation, et el Superior Court of the State of California in and fcr the City end County of
San Francisco Case Mo. 704-023 Attorney handling case:
Filed: March 26, 1976 McCutchen, Doyle, Broun
Eaersen
City of suit: San Francisco, California
Amount sought: General damages to be proven at trial
Kirchner vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing & Insulating Co., et al
Case No. 75-H-1634
Filed: September 29, 1975"
Amount sought: $175,000 Attorney handling case: Baker & Betts City of suit: Houston, Texas
Kvburz vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing and Insulating Company, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division
Case No. 75-H-863
Tiled: June 6, 1975
Amount sought: $100,000
Attorney handling case: Baker & Botts
City' of suit: Houston, Texas
LaGrapoe vs. Flbreboard Corporation, et a.l
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. B-74-66-CA
Filed: February 28, 1974
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case; Orgain, Bell & Tucker
City cr suit: Beaumont, Texas
Status: settled
l.andre vs. Johns-Manville Sale3 Corooratton, et al
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
Case No. 449876-8
Filed: May 17, 1974
Amount sought: $11,000,000, general, exemplary and nunitive damages Attorney handling case: McCutchen, Doyle, Brown 6 F.hersen City of suit: San Francisco, California
Laurie vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, at al
Court of Common Plea3 of Philadelphia County
Casa No. 681
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Nesirov, Caiman, Jaffa & Cramer
City of suit; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
l.eava vs. Johns-Manville Products Com., et al
The Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Kansas City
Case No. CV75-4160
Filed: December 4, 1975
Amount sought: $200,000
City of suit: Kansas City, Missouri
Attorney handling case: Spencer, Fane, Britt & Browne
Lewis vs, GAP Corporation. et al
Court of Common Fleas, Philadelphia County
Case No. 12969
Filed: April 19, 1976
Amount nought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Celman, Jaffa ft Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lombardo vr.. Keene Industrial Insulation. et al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Cimra Pleas
Casa No. .1448
Tiled: May 20, 1976
Amount sought: .Attorney handling ease: Mesirov, Celrnaa, Jaffe. & Crater
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Locet vs Armstrong Cork Company, et el
United Stares District Court for the Southern District of Pierian- Miami Division
Case So. 75-1365 CW-JIK
Filed: July 14, 1575
Amount sought: $10,000, plus costs and Interest
Attorney handling case: Fourier, White Burnett, Hurley, Sanies 6 Knight
City of auic: Miami, Florida
Lucera vs. Keer.e Industrial Insulation, at al
Court of Cocoon Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 683
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gel Clan, Jaffa & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Inker vs. Johns-Manville International Corporation, et ai
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division
Case No. 75-E-342
Filed: March 6, 1975
Amount sought: $1,750,000
Attorney handling case; Baker & Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Ivons vs. G. & W. H. Corson Inc., et al
Court of Cossaon Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Case No. 75-6065
Filed: May 5, 1975
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Me siro'/, Gelman, Jaffa & Cramer
City of suit: Madia, Pennsylvania
McAndrev vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Fleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 2192
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
McClain vs. G. & W. H. Corson Inc., et al
Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Case No. 75-6065
Filed: May 5, 1975
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelmars, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Media, Pennsylvania
McCoy vs. Flbreboard Paper Products, et al
Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri at Kansas City
Case No. CV76-1377 Civil E
Filed: March 5, 1976
Amount sought: $200,000 plus costs
City of suit: Kansas City, Missouri
Attorney handling case: Spencer, Fane, Britt f, Browne
McDaniel vs. Johns-Kanville Products Corporation, et al
Unated States District Court for the Eastern District of Tanas - Beaumont Division
Case No. 6967
Filed: November 13, 1570
Amount sought: $300,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell 6 Tut'aer
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Status: settled
McCinnis vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc.. et al United States District Coart for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-74-I077
Filed: November 22, 1974
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $300,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest Attorney handling case; Baker, Hostetler f* Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
McGiinn vs. G. & W. H, Corson lac., et al Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Case No. 75-6065
Filed: May 5, 1975
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Ke3trov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Media, Pennsylvania
McGovern vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1752.
Filed: February, IS76
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Mestrov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
McOurk vs, Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1748
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
McKee vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al
State of New York Supreme Court, County of Erie
Case No.
Filed: August 22, 1975
Amount sought: $1,000,000
Attorney handling case: Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber
City of suit: Buffalo, New York
MtKlamle vs. Combustion Engineering, et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-76-180
Filed: February 27, 1976
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special damages; and $500,000 exemplary
damages; plus costs and interest at 62 per annum
Attorney handling case; Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
McLaughlin vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc.. et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-75-377
Filed: May 5, 1975
Amount sought; $500,000 general aad special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler 4 Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
McLauahltn vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc., et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of. Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-74-923
Filed: November 18, 1970
Amount sought: $500,000 general end special; $500,000 exemplary damages, plus
costs and Interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler 6 Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
strict of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-74-74
Filed: January 27, 1975
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
McPcvie vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 4021
Filed: January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffa & Oramar
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Maoaluso vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, at at
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. .1462
Filed: Hay 20, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Geiman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
hack!risen vs, Keene Industrial Insulation, et el
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1747
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Geiman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hatthews vs. Plbreboard Paoer Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texa3 Beaumont:Division
Case No. B-73-CA-309
Filed: October 15, 1973
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $300,000 exemplary damages; piu3
costs and Interest
Attorney handling case: Orgaia, Bell A Tucker
City of suit:. 3aaumoat, Texas Status: settled
Heasor vs. Combustion F.ngineerinz. Inc., et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Cass No. C73-233
Filed: March 2, 1973
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
C03ts end interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler a Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Mellot vs. Johns-Manville Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - F.astem Division
C3e No. C-75-1058
Filed: December 4, 1375
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special damages
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit; Cleveland, Ohio
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Case No. 1751
Piled: February, 1S76
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesircv, Caiman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Judicial Circuit - Madison County
Case No. 74-1-676
Filed: November 15, 1976
Amount sought: $1,290,000 for injuries; plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Bernard & Davidson
City of suit: East St. Louis, Illinois
Horan vs. G. A Vf. K. Corson Inc., et al
Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Case No. 1699
Filed: February S, 1374
Amount sought: damages "in excess of $10,000" together vith costs
Attorney handling case; Mesircv, Gelnan, Jaffe 4 Cramer
City of suit: Media, Pennsylvania
Case No. 76-1504-1
Filed:. Hay 26, 1976
e of Colorado
Amount sought: $750,000 compensatory damages and $25,000,000 exemplary and
punitive damages as well as $250,000 compensatory damages
for plaintiff's wife
Attorney handling case: Davis, Graham A Stubbs
City cf suit: Boulder, Colorado
Statius: settles
Morris on vs. Fibreboard Paper Preducts Corporation, et al Superior Court of the State of California in and for the City and County of
Sar. Francisco Case No. 701 446
Filed: March 16, 1975
Amount sought: to be proven at trial Attorney handling case: McCutchen, Doyle, Brown & Ennrsea
City of suit: Sac Francisco, California
Muntear. vs. Combustion Engineerin'.;. Inc., et al
'united States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case Ho. C73-199
Filed: February 23, 1973
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
coses and interest
Attorney handling case: Dakar, Hostetler 4 Patterson City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Murohy vs. Coehustion Engineering, Inc., et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-75-453
Filed: May 30, 1975
Amount sought: $500,000 generel and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Neve vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc., et al
State of Tennessee, Circuit Court of Knox County, Division III
Case No. 3-491-75
Filed: September 19, 1975
Amount sought: $4,000,000
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss 4 Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Kayo vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et el
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3461
Filed: May 20, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelmar., Jaffa & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Holer, vs. Johns-Mnnvjlle A-sbestos & Magnesia Materials Company, et al
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
Case No. 75 D 8672
Filed: June 27, 1975
Amount sought: $50G,C0Q, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Pretzel, Stouffer, Nolan & Rooney
City of suit: Chicago, Illinois Status: Dismissed
Overstreet vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 412, 413
Filed: April 30, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gel nan, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Palermo vs. Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation, et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division Case No. B-75-1S2-CA Filed: June 25, 1975 Amount sought: $1,900,000 Attorney handling case: Orgain, Beil 4 Tucker City of suit: Beaumont, Texas Status: nettled
Papoalardo vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3454
Filed: May 20, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelssan, Jaffe 4 Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ricci vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., eg al
United States District Court for toe Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C72-50?
Filed: May 19, 1.972
Austinc sought: 5500,COO general and special; 5500,000 exemplary Cartages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler o Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Richards vs, Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1753
Filed: February, 1976
Ancunt sought:
Attorney handling case: Mcsirov, Caiman, Jaffe U Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sodg.rnen vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc., et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C72-390
Filed; August 29, 1972
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Romano vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 921
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelaan, Jaffe it Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Roseneuest vs. GAF. et al
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas - Housron;Divisiaa
Casa No. 76-3-115
riled: January 19, 1976
Amount sought: $550,000 plus interest
Attorney handling case: Baker 6 Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
P.oswum vs. Philip Carey Manufacturing Corporation, et al
Circuit Court of Jackson County', Missouri
Case No. CV76-2631
Filed: June 8, 1976
Amount sought: $100,000, plus expenses
Attorney handling case: Spencer, Fane, Britt & Browne
City of suit: Kansas City, Missouri
P.udio vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3556
Filed: May 20, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling ease: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Russo vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case. No. 5026
Filed: January, 1975
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Sgaohod vs. C. & B, K. Corson Inc., et al
Court of Common Pleas of .Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Case No: 75-6065
Filed: May 5, 1975
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Caiman, Jaffe & Cramer City of suit: Media, Pennsylvania
v<- Flbrebuard Paver Produces Corporation. et ai
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
Casa Ho. 689-959
Filati: Hay 14, 1975
Amount sought: Costs and further relief for injuries
Attorney handling case: kc.Cutcneo, Coyle, orovu u Ennrsen
City of suit: San Francisco, California
Padlock vs. Combustion Engineering. Ir.o,, at al United States District Court for the Northern District of Chin - eastern Division
Case No. C72-395
Filed: April 25, 1972
Amount sought: 5500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs said interest
Attorney handling case; Baker, Hostetler 6 Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
So.arlcchio vs. C. A l*. H, Corson Inc,, ftt' al
Court of Coimoon Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Case No. 75-6065
Filed: Hay 5, 1975
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Kestrov, Gelnan, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Media, Pennsylvania
Shaw vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
County of Philadelphia, Court of German Pleas
Case No. 5453
Filed: Hay 20, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: Wesirov, Gel nan, Jaffe , Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Slander vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case So. 685
Filed: February, 1975
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Hesirav, Celman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Snell vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case No. 3460
Filed: Hay 20, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: ftosirov, Geloan, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Speer vs. Fifareboard Pater Products Corporation, et al
Superior Court of the State of California in and for the City and County of
San Francisco
Case So. 695-157
Piled: September 11, 1975
Amount sought: General and Special Damages
Attorney handling case: HcCutchen, Doyle, brown & Enersen
City of suit: San Francisco, California
Snell vs, Fibrehoard Paper Products Corporation, et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. E-71-81-CA.
Filed: Hatch 19, 1974
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell 6 Tucker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Status: settled
Starnes vs. GAP, g.t al
United States District Court fur the Northern District of Ohio - Eastern Division
Case No. C-76-46
Piled: January 15, 1976
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special damages; $500,000 exemplary damages;
plus costs and Interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler A Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
5tames vs. Combustien Enginaerins. Inc., et al United Scaces District Court for the Eastern Dis ttrict of Tennessee
Case Vo. CIV-2'75-122 Filed: September 30, 1375
Amount sought: $4,000,000 Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, :ii.ehard3on, ileaaiss & Whitaker
City of so.it: Knoxville, Tennessee Status: Settled
a teals vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc., at al United States District Court for the Northern District of Chic- - Eastern Division
Case No. C-75-359
Filed: May 2, 1975
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and Interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler > Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Stewart vs. Fibreboard Facer Products Corporation, et al
Superior Court or the State of California in and for the City and County of
San Francisco
Case No. 695 921
Filed: September 29, 1975
Amount sought: General, special and exemplary damages; plus costs of suit and
further relief as the Court may dees just and proper
Attorney handling case: McCutchen, Doyle, Brown < Enarsen
City of suit: San Francisco, California
Case No. 75-H-492
Filed: March 31, 1975
Amount sought: $1,500,000plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker & Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
s - Houston Division
Strickland vs. Fibreboard Facer Products Corporation, et al Superior Court of the State of California in and for the City and County of
San Francisco
Cass Ho. 677-527
Filed: October 28, 1973
Amount sought: $1,000,000
Attorney handling case: McCutchen, Doyle, Brown St Snerse.n
City of suit: San Francisco, California
Sutcliffe vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 4015
Filed: January, 1976
Amount sought;
Attorney handling ca3e: Kesirov, Gelnaa, Jeffs A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Talarico vs, Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Fleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 1035
Piled: February, 1976
Amoun t s ough t:
Attorney handling case: Masirov, Gelmsn, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Talbot vs, Fibreboard Paoer Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. E-75-391-CA
Filed: November 7, 1975
Amount sought: $10,000 general and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell > Tucker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Case No. 673
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Caiman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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' Taylor, vs. Combustion Engineering,. T.o? United States Oistrice Court for the District nr Soutn Carolina
Division Case Bo. 76-1208
Filed: July 1, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000, plus costs Attorney handling case: Orimhall, Csbar.iss,' Vaughan & retard
City of suit: Chariciston, South Carolina
Charleston
Taylor vs. Combustion. Engineering, Inc., e.t_.l Baited States District Court for the District of South Carolina - Cnerlsscoa
Pivision Case Bo. 76-12*1
riled: July 7, 1976
Articront sought: $250,000
City or suit: Charlestoa, South Carolina
Att&raay handling case:
Cabaniss, Vaughan & Ger&r<5
Ihasaosort vs. Fibreboerd Taper Products Corporation, et al Superior Court of the State of California in and for the City and County of
San Francisco Case Bo. 638-370
Filed: December 2, 1975
Amount sought: general and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: McCutche.n, Doyle, Brown & E tiers an
City of suit: San Francisco, California
U.Tillman vs. G. &
K. Corson Inc., .et al
Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Case Ho. 75-6065
Filed: May 5, 1975
Amount sought: Attorney handling case:
Hesirov, Caiman, Jaffe A Cramer
Cicy of suit: Media, Pennsylvania
Trahan vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing and Insulating Company, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division
Case Ho. 75-H-905
Filed: June II, 197S
Amount sought: $100,000
Attorney handling case: Baker 8 Sorts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Treadwav vs. Combustion Engineering. T.nc., et al
Circuit Court, Division 1, Knox County, Knoxville, Tennessee
Case Ho. 1-528-75
Filed: October 7, 1975
Amount sought: $3,000,000 compensatory and punitive damages
(<Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henriiss
Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Status:
Dismissed
Triccskl vs. Keene. Industrial Insulation, et. al
County of Philadelphia, Court of Common Pleas
Case Ho. 5449
Filed: May 20, 1376
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Hesirov, Celman, Jaffe <i Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tt:re_i_ys,_^eene_Industrial insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Mo. 2131
Piled: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
Cicy of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Tvler vs, Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common pleas of Philadelphia County
Case Ho. 7.193
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Caiman, Jaffe 6 Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Case So, 76 X. 2913
Filed: March 31, 1976
Amour.*: sought.: $500,000
Attorney handling case: Pretzel, Stouffet, Solan 6 Rooney
City of suit: Chicago, Illinois
Velasques vs. Fi'oreboard Paoer Products Corporation, et al
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco
Case So,
681 172
Filed: November 11, 1974
Amount sought: $900,000 for personal injuries Attorney handling case: McCutchan, Dcyle, Brown 6. Euersea
City of suit: San Francisco, California
Viator vs. Standard .Asbestos Manufacturing and Insulating Company, et al United States district Court for the Southern District of Texas - Houston Division
Case h'o. 75-H-S67
Filed: .June 6, 1975
Amouug sought: $200,000 Attorney handling case: Baker 6 Betts City of suit: Houston, Texas
Vice vs. Fibreboard Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case Ho. B-75-115-CA
Filed: March 17, 1976
Amount sought: $1,000,000 general and special damages, plus costs, disbursements
and interest Attorney handling case: Orgain, 3ell & Tucker
City cf suit: Beaumont, Texas
Wedlev vs. Fibreboerd Paoer Products Corporation, et si Superior Court of Una State of California in and for the City and County of
San Francisco Case Ho. 697-762
Filed: November 6, 1975
Amount sought: general and punitive damages Attorney handling case: McCutchan, Doyle, Brown A Enersen City of suit: San Francisco, California
Walters vs, Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 4-018
Filed: January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, German, Jaffa A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Warrington vs. Keane Industrial Insulation, et oi
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 679
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Kasircv, Caiman, Jaxfe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Watts vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Ccroon Pleas of Philadelphia County
Casa No, 407.5
Filed; January, 1976
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Caiman, Jaffe City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cramer
Welker vs. Keans Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1750
Filed: February, 1975
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe 6 Cramer
City of suit; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Wesberrv vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing arid Insulating Company, et al
United States District Court for the Southern District oi Texas - Houston Division
Case No. 75-E-S55
Filed: June 6, 1975
Annuoc sought: $72.5,000
Attorney handling ease: Baker 4 Botes
City of suit: Houston, Taxes
Whice_vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc,, et al
Circuit Court for Xnox County, Tennessee
Case No. 3-672-73
Filed: December 7.2, 1975
Amount sought: $2,000,000 compensatory end punitive damages
Attorney handling cose: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Htnaiss Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Plater vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, Rt al
Court of Common Fleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 1754
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling ease: Nesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer City of*suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
t,'iaherlv vs, Fibre'ooard Corporation, et 8l T/nited States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No. B-/4-224-CA
Filed: July 23, 1974
Amount sought: $500,000 general and special; $500,000 exemplary damages; plus
costs and interest Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell & flicker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas Status: settled
Woods vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Picas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 682
Piled: February, 1976
Amount sought: Attorney handling case: 1-iesirov, Caiman, Jaffe & Cramer City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
teldin vs. Keene Industrial Insulation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. 920
Filed: February, 1976
Amount sought:
&Attorney handling case: Kasirov, Gelman, Jaffe
Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cause vs. Combustion Engineering. Inc., et al
Creanville County Court of Conracn Fleas, Greenville, South Carolina
Cass No.
Filed: July 22, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000 for personal injuries.
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman & Parham
City of suit: Greenville, South Carolina
Status:
Settled
Thornton vs. Johns-llanvl.lle Corporation, et al
Circuit Court of. the. City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Case No. L-7S-5S0
Piled: July 29, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000. plus costs of suit, and such other and further
relie.f as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
Cicy of suit: Portsmouth, Virginia
Demarest vs. Johns-Manvllle Sales Corporation, et al Circuit Court, Wayne County, Michigan Case No. 76-626429-NP Filed: August 20, 1976 Amount sought: $2,000,000 on each of 4 counts for personal injury
City of suit:
sustained by plaintiff Detroit, Michigan
Attorney handling case: Pykema, Gossett, Spsr.ce.r, Goodno'-v & Trigg
Purser vs. Combustion Engineering, T.r.c.. at al
Circuit Court for Knox County, Tennessee
Case No, 3-442-76
Filed: August 19, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages.
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Heaniss & Whitaker
)
Nave. jruse Alfred vs. Cosbustlaa Enzineerins, tac., e.t.,31
Circuit Court tor Kncx Coun.tr>', Tennessee
Cane No, 2-443-76
Filed: August IS, 1976
Affiount sought: $2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages
Citv of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee Attorney handling cnse: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss 6 Whitaker
?Arns vs. Ccmbustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of CccicrTPleas for Greenville Coutny, S.C.
Care No. Aroint sought:
riled: August 23, 1S76 $1,000,000, ccnoensatory and punitive damages
and costs for join, suffering, medical expense and
loss of wages. Attorney handling case: VTyche, Burgess, Freeman & Parham City of*suit: Greenville, South Carolina
Adams, Pauline vs. Ccrefcustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of Cannon Pleas for Greenville County, South Carolina
Case No. Anount sought:
Filed: August. 23, 1976 $2,000,000, oarpensatory and punitive damages and
costs for wrongful death of plaintiff1s intestate.
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Bnasman 4 Parham
City of suit: Greenville, South Carolina
Hatfield vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al .... Circuit Court, KnoiT county, Knoxville, Tennessee
Case No.
2-453-76
Filed: August 26, 1376
Amount sought:
$2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages, breach of warranty, personal injury due to
long-term exposure to defective and dangerous asbestos, manufactured by GAF, during scope of
employment. Attorney handling case: Witt., Gaither, Richardson, Henniss,
City of suit:
& Whitaker Knoxville, Tennessee
Rogers vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al Circuit Court, Knox County, Knoxville, Tennessee
Case Ko.
1-456-76
Filed: August 26, 1976
Amount sought:
$2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages,
breach of warranty, personal injury due to
long-term exposure to defective and dangerous asbestos, manufactured by GAF, during scope of employment. Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss,
City of suit:
6 Whitaker Knoxville, Tennessee
Smith vs. Johns-Manv.ille Corporation, et al Circuit Court of the city of Portsmouth, Virginia
Case No.
L-76-658
Filed: August 26, 1976
Amount sought:
$500,000, compensatory damages and ounitive
damages ,i.n the sum of $1,000,000,
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Wcitr &
City of suit:
Portsmouth, Virginia
plus costs Kelly
Starnes, Silly Joe vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Grated States District Court- ior"the Northern Thstrict of Ctiio, Eastern Division
Case No. C-76-832
Filed: August 20, 1976
Amount sought: $2,500,000, general, special, exemplarv and punitive damces,
plus costs and interest. Attorney handling case: Baker, ifostetler Patterson City of suit: Cleveland, Chio
Flerrdncr vs. Fibrahcerd PacerProducts Carreration. et al
aSpcio'' Courto? California, City and County of San Francisco
Case No. 710-399
Filed: August 25, 1975
Jfcount sought: General, special arid exemplary damages to be proven
at trial, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
4MsCutrhen, Coyle, Brtwr.
Enarseri
City of"suit: San Francisco, California
Grice vs. Cargostion Engineering, Inc., et al United States District Court for the Northern District oi Ohio, Eastern
Division Case No. C-76-833
Filed: August 20, 1976
Amount sought: $2,500,000 general, special, exemplary arid punitive
damages, plus costs and interest Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler 4 Patterson City or" suit: Cleveland, Ohio
S inpson vs Peas Corning Ffberqlas Corporation, et al U.S. Distflct Couit, Southern District oi: Texas, Houston Division
Case No. 75-H-1499
Filed: September 13, 1976
Anount sought: $750,000-plus interest Jed costs for injuries sustained
by plaintiff while working ns an insulator
City' of suit: Houston, Texas
Attorney handling case: Baker 4 Eotts
Eartholanaw vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of Canaan Fleas, county of Greenville, South Carolina
Case No.
Filed: September 20, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000, actual and punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: vyche, Burgess, Freeman 4 Parham
City of suit; Greenville, S. C.
Case No. CV76-3761
Filed: September 3, 1976
Amount sought: $500,000 damages, $500,000 for costs expended, $100,000
for deprivation of conpanionship and costs expended.
Attorney handling case: Spencer, Feme, Britt 4 Brwna
City of suit: Kansas City, Missouri
Bumaardner vs. Confaustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of Caiman Pieas, County of Greenville, S. C.
Case No.
Filed: September 20, 1975
Amount sought: $2,000,000, actual and punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney' handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman 4 Parham
City of suit: Greenville, S, C.
Heath vs. Combustion Snginecring, Inc., et al Court of Cannon Pleas, County of Greenville, S. C.
Cass No.
Filed: September 21, 1973
Amount sought: $2,000,000, actual and punitive damages, plus costs
A.ttomey handling case; NVche, Burgess, freeman 4 Parham
City of suit: Greenvi.lla, S. C.
Kidd vs. Ccsbustion Encineering, Inc., et al Court of Carrcr! Pleas.^County" cif Greenville, S. C.
Case No.
Filed: September 17, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000, actual and punitive diiugas, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman 4 Parham
City of suit: Greenville, S. c.
Kbontr vs. Combustion Sncinaeginc. Inc., et al
Court of Caiman Pleas, County of Greenville, S. C.
Case No.
Filed: Bepcamber 14, 1975
Amount souuht: 52,003.000, wrongful, death
City of suit: Greenville, S. C."
Glover vs. Johns-Mar.ville Corporation, at al Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Case ISO. i.-76-V47
Filed: September 27, 1976
Amount sought: $750,000, crrpsnsatory dan-ages and punitive
dan-ages in the sura of $1,500,000, plus costs
UAttorney handling case: Jones, Biechman, V-toltc
Kell/
City of suit: Portsmouth, Virginia
Lauderback vs. Jbhns-Wanville Sales Corporation, at al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall
Division
Case So. M-7S--69-CA
Filed: September 23, 1976
Amount sought: $500,000, plus costs and interest for wrongful death of
husband
Attorney handling case: Strasburger, Price, Kelton, Martin & Unis
City of suit: Marshall, Texas (Dallas)
Barnett vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of Ccmron Pleas for Greenville County, S. C.
Case Bo.
Filed: September 27, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages and costs
for wrongful death of husband
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Fresivan ft Parham City of suit: Greenville, S. C.
Davis vs. Confcustion Engineering, Inc., et al Court of Oomron Pleas for Greenville, . C.
Case No.
Filed: October 6, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000, actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman & Barham
City of suit: Greenville, S. C.
Murray vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al Court of Common Pleas for Charleston" County, S. C.
Case No.
Filed: October 1, 1976
Amount. sought: $2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages and costs
for wrongful death of husband
t.Attorney handling case: Grisfcall, .Cabaniss, Vaughan
Guerard
City of suit: Charleston , 3. C.
Smith vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of Cannon Pleas for Aiken County, S. C.
Case No.
Filed: September 27, 1975
Amount sought: $2,000,000, actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, iYeemaxi & Parham
City' of suit: Greenville, S. C.
Turner vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc,, at al Court of Comrofr?lea:> for Greenville County, S. C.
Orse No.
Filed: October 6, 1976
Amount sought: 32,000,000, actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman & Parham
City of suit.: Greenville, 5. C.
Evelyn White vs. Combustion Kngir.eorir.q, Inc., et ai
Court of Ccanan Pleas for Greenville, 5. C.
Case No.
Filed: September 27, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages, plus costs for wrongful death of husband
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman (, Parham. City of suit: Greenville, S. C.
John E. White vs. Cerbustion Engineering, Inc., et a1
Court of Co;stun Pleas for Grser.vxlle Count/, S. C.
Case Me.
Filed: October 6, 1976
Amount sought: $2,000,000, actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman fi Parham
City of suit: Greenville, S. C.
ward vs. Johns-Manville Products Corporation, et ai U.S. district Court for the Eastern District "of"Texas, Marshall Division
Case Mo. M-76-73-CA
Filed: October 5, 1976 :
Anount sought: $1,000,000, actual and exettplary damages
Attorney handling case: Strastwrge.r, Price, Keltcn, Martin fi Unis
City of suit: Dallas, Texas
Sterken vs. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, et al Unite<T~States District Court, Southern District of Texas,
Galveston Division
Case Mo.
76-G-lll
Filed: October 12, 1976
Amount sought:
5500,000, plus interest and costs for injuries
sustained to respiratory system while working
with asbestos products manufactured and disr
tributed by the defendants
Attorney handling case: Baker & Botts Citv of suit: Galveston, Texas
Bouchelle vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al Court of Common Pleas for Aiken" County, S. C.
Case So.
Filed: October 8, 1975
Amount sought:
$250,000, actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman & Parham
City of suit:
Greenville, S. C.
Morris vs. Combustion Engineering, Xnc., et al
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina,
Charleston Division
Case No.
76-1901
Filed: October 11, 1976
Amount sought:
$2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan fi Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, South Carolina
Bateroore vs, Johns-Manville Corporation, et al Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia
Case No. 1,-76-883
Filed: October 28, 1976
Amount sought: $1,000jOffi,punitive damages; $500,000, compensatory Attorney handling case: Jones, 31echman, Woltz fi Xelly
City of suit: Portsmouth, Virginia
Call vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of Comon Pleas for the County of Charleston, 5. C.
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Case No.
Filed: October 22, 1976
Amoung sought:
$2,000,000, actual and punitive dautages, plus cost
Attorney handling case: Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan S Guerard
City of suit:
Charleston, South Carolina
Fearn vs. Forty-Eight .Insulation, Inc., et al
Court or Conunon F1 e a so i"Aile gh e r.y County, Pennsylvania
Case No.
GD76-23408
Filed: October 13, 1976
Amount sought:
$10,000, compensatory damages, $10,000
punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Tucker Arensberg s Ferguson
City of suit:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Herohman vs. John3-Manville Corporation, et al Circuit Court c?~tHe City "of Norfolk, Virginia
Casa No.
L7S-1706
Filed:
October 22, 1S76
Amount sought: 5750,000, compensatory damages and $1,500,000,
punitive damages Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Johnson, Mary K. vs. GAF Corporation Superior Court of New Jersey, "Law Division, Hudson County
Case No.
Filed: October 27, 1976
Amount sought: to be proven at trial
Attorney handling case:
&Hannoch, Weisman, Stern
Besser
City of suit: Trenton, New Jersey
Marzclf vs. Johns-Manvllle Corporation, et al State of New York Supreme Court',"""co'u'nty"'of Erie
Case No.
Filed:
September 27, 197g
Amount sought:
51,500,000, plus costs and disbursements
Attorney handling case: Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Hubs
Citv of suit: Buffalo, New York
Oman vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al Circuit Court of the City of"""Newport" News
Case No.
2S30-S
Filed: September 24, 1976
Amount sought: $500,000, compensatory damages, $1,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltt S Kelly
City of suit:. Newport News, Virginia
Status:
Dismissed
F..Sedlock, Joseph
vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
United States District Court"! or "the" Northe rn District of
Ohio, Eastern Division
Case No.
C-76-1093
Filed:
October 12, 1976
Amount sought:
$2,000,000, exemplary and punitive damages,
$500,000, general and special damages,
plus interest at 6% per annum
Attorney handling case:
Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Stewart, Evelyn vs. Fibrebqard Paper Products Corporation, at al Superior Court" of the State of California for the"City "and
County of San Francisco
Case No.
7.13-284
Filed: October 20, 1976
Amount: sought: General, special, exemplary and punitive
damages to be proven at trial, plus costs of
Attorney handling case:
&McCutch.en, Doyle, Brown
E'nersen
City of suit:
San Francisco, California
suit
Turlev vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
United*States District Court for the Northern District of
Georgia, Gainesville Division
Casa No.
C76-1Q3 G
Filed:
November 3, 1976
Amount sought:
$2,000,000, actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Sutherland, Asbill s Brennan
City of"suit: Gainesville, Georgia
Bailev, Esther vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al Uni ted "S ta te's ~D is tr i ct` Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-155-NN
Filed:
November 12, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages:
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit and such other and further relief
as is just and proper Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Waltz s Kelly City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Status:
Dismissed
Grimes vs. Dwer.s-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, et al United States District "Court, Southern District or~Texas,
Houston Division
Case No. 76-K-1936
Filed: November 2.3, 1976
Amount sought:
$250,000, together with interest thereon
from date of judgment, plus cost3, general
and special damages
Attorney handling case: Baker & Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Small vs. Johns-Manville International Corp,, et al
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas,
Houston Division
Case No.
7S-H-1907
Filed: November 17, 1976
Amount sought:
$670,000, plus costs and interest for.,
injuries sustained
Attorney handling case: Baker & Botts
City of suit: Houston, Texas
Walker vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al Circuit Court of the City of Newport News
Case No.
2959-G
Filed:
Amount sought:
$750,000, compensatory; $1,500,000, punitive
damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Status:
Dismissed
Kosher vs. Johns-M anvills Products Corporation, et al Circuit Court for the County of Wayne
Case No.
76-614243
Filed:
May 9, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, general and special damages,
$1,000,000, exemplary damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Karvey, Kruse & Westen, P,C. City of suit: Detroit, Michigan
Shoup vs Johns-Mar.ville Products Corporation, et al
Circuit Court for the bounty of 'Wayne
Casa No.
76-606-823
`
Filed:
March 2, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, general and special damages;
$1,000,000, exemplary damages, plus costs
and interest at 5% per annum, plus disbursements
Attorney handling case:
Harvey, Kruse Westen, P.C.
City cf suit:
Detroit, Michigan
Caines, Dorothy (Executrix) vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc.,
atCourt
Common Pleas, County or Barnwell, South Carolina
Cass No.
Filed: October 27, 197S
Amount sought:
$2,000,000, actual, compensatory and punitive
damages
Attorney handling case:
Wycha, Surpass, Freeman s Parham
City of suit:
Barnwell, South Carolina
Drinkard, Harriet vs. Combustion Engineer.ir.g, Inc., et al United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio,
Eastern Division
Case No.
C76-1318
Filed:
December IS, 1976
Amount sought:
$2,500,000, exemplary and punitive damages,
$ 500,000, general and .special damages,
plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Cash, Ronald M. vs. Johns-Kanville Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-176-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages $2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just o.nd proper. Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Ellis, Donahue ys. Johns-ManvilXe Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-176-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Gibbons, Willie A. vs. Johns-Manvilie Corporation, et al United States District Court for the"Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-17S-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case:
&Jones, Blechman, Woltz
Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Hoqge, Thomas J. vs. Johns-Manvllie Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus, .costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, 3lechman, Woltz Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Roland, John Lae vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, st al United States District Court, foe "the Eastern. District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Biechman, Woltz 6 Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Status:
Dismissed
Sawyer, Thomas R. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Newport News Division
Case Nc.
76-178-NN
Filed:
December .30, 137S
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper. Attorney handling case: Jones, Biechman, Waltz s Xelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia Status: Dismissed
Stacey, Milton L. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United States District Court 'for~'t'ha Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Biechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Status: Dismissed
Van Dvke, Robert B. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United States District Court for''the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Casa No.
76-178-KN
Filed: December 30, 1976
Amount sought;
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Biechman, Woltz 4 Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia Status: Dismissed
Watson, Homer E. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United StateTs"B.istrict Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1S76
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Biechman, ivoitz & Kelly-
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Status:
Dismissed
White, John W. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United States jJXstrict Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1576
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Biechman,
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Status:
Dismissed"
Woltz
i Kelly
Kolloway, Maurice W. vs. Johr.s-Manville Corporation, at al
iUnited 'States"'District Court tor the Eastern District o
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-173-N51
Filed:
December 30, 1975
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages $2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper. Attorney handling case: Jones, Hlschman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Jonas, Wilson W. vs. Johns-Kanville Corporation, et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed: December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs of suit., and such other and further relief as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechroan, Holtz Kelly City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Xiong, James T. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United States District Court for"the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76--17B-NN
Filed: December 30, 1976
Amount sought: $1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such ether and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Slechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Overman, Percy C vs. Johns-Manvl11e Corporation, et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed: December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz S Kelly
City cf suit: Newport News, Virginia
Patrick, Q. W. vs. Johns-Manvilie Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport New's Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Slechman, Woltz s Kelly
City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
Reynolds, Hugh V. vs. Johns-Manvllle Corporation et al United States District Court for"the""Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Case No.
76-178-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs of suit, and such other and further relief as is gust and proper. Attorney handling case: Jones, liiechman, Holtz & Kelly City of suit: Newport News, Virginia
,White, Walter J. vs. Johns-Manville Corporatian et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Newport News Division
Casa No.
76-17S-NN
Filed:
December 30, 1976
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages
$2,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
of suit, and such other and further relief
as is just and proper.
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechraan, Waltz 5 KellyCity of*suit: Newport News, Virginia
Status:
Dismissed
Ohde, Clarence L. vs, Philip Carey Manufacturing Corp., et al Circuit Court of Jackson County'" Missouri
Case No. CV76-5247
Filed:
December 31, 1.575
Amount sought: $1,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
Spencer, Fane, Dritt ft Browne
City of suit: Kansas City, Missouri
Isenhower, Max H. vs. Johns-Manville Corp., et al Circuit Court of the City of" Portsmouth, Virginia
Case No. 1,-77-36
Filed:
January 14, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000, compensatory damages; $1,000,000,
punitive damages
City of suit: Portsmouth, Virginia
Attorney handling case: Jones, Biechmar., Woltz & Kelly
Grugan vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court o Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
51,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffa ft Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Fahey vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common P'leas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages;
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffa ft
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
$2,000,000, Cramer
Barrett vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common Pleas c'F'phi'Tade Iphia County
Casa No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe A Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Ciar.frani vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation,, et al Court of Common Plea's'o'F'Phlladelphia County
Case No.
Filed:
January .12, 1.977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelmar., Jaffe ft Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa,
Whits, Nicholas
vs. John5-Manvilie Sale:- C ornoration, etal
Court cf Common Pleas or Philadelphia County
Case No.
riled: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffa f, Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Wanner, Joseph J. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common Pleas' of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Galman, Jaffa & Cramer
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Ogborn, Charles vs. Johns-Manvilla Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common Fleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed:
January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa. Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe Cramer
Miller, Richard J. Sr. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common Fisas of PKiladelphia county
Case Ho.
Filed: January' 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe S Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Wepoler, James H. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common Pleas' of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Aunount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe S Cramer
City of suit:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Forman, Abe vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Strittmatter, Albert A. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, Court of Common Pleas' of Philadelphia County"
Case No.
Filed; January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe s Cramer
City cf suit:
Philadelphia, Pa.
et al
Gilbert. Thomas H. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of'common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages: $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe fc Cramer
City of suit:
Philadelphia, Fa.
Laspata, P.occo L. vs. Joh n s ~ M a nville Sales Corporation, e tal Court of Common Fisas or'PHTITdeiphia County.......
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
31,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
Mesirov, German, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Younkman, Richard D. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common ?leas"of Phiiadelphia County
Case No. Amount sought:
Filed: January 12, 1977 $1,000,000, compensatory damages; 32,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
&Mesirov, German, Jaffe
Cramer
City of"suit:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Kimmelman, Raymond vs. Johns-Manviiie Sales Corporation, et ai Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No. Amount sought:
Filed: January 12, 1977 51,000,000, compensatory damages; 52,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffa & Cramer City of suit: Phiiadelphia, Pa.
Klda, Stanley J. vs. John3-Manyille Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common ~?ieas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
31,000,000, compensatory damages: 32,000,000, punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Voice, Amedeo vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common Pleas"of Philadelphia County
Case Ko.
Filed: January 12, 19 7 7
Amount sought:
51,000,000,.compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Ditkoff, Morris vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County"
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe S Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Bergen, John vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al
Court cf Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages: $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
Mesirov, C-elman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit:
PhiiadelTihia, Pa.
Martin, Peter vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court or"Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed:
January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
SI,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, pi us costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffa s Cramer
City of suit:
Philadelphia, Fa.
Tirocka, Werner C. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, ot al
Court of Common Plaas of Philadelphia. County
Case No.
Filed:
January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffa & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Pi Seruio, Vito vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, ct al Court"of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages: $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe $ Cramer
City of suit:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Smuzinskv, William vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Court discommon Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus co3ts
Attorney handling case:
Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Staiano, Carman vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporatlon, et al Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January' 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Smith, Thomas J. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et. al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer City of suit: Philadelphia, Fa.
Inverso, Joseph M. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed: January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit:
Philadelphia, Pa.
Maltese, Salvatore A. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County
Case No.
Filed:
January 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $2,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
&Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe
Cramer
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
al
Lgpes, Antonio vs. Armstrong Cork Comoany, et al United States iorstrict Court for the Southern District of Florida
Case ho.
76-.1411-civ-JLK
Filed: January 11, 1977
Amount sought:
$250,000, exemplary damages; $750,000, general
and special damages; plus costs
Attorney handling case:
Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Bar.ick
City of suit:
Miami, Florida
S Knight
Brooks, Franklin 0- vs. Johna^Menvilla Products Corporation,
United States District Coart, Northern District of Georgia,
Atlanta Division
Case No.
C77-252A
Filed:
February 11, 1977
Amount sought:
$5,000,000, actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
&Sutherland, Asbili
Brennan
City of suit: Atlanta, Georgia
e: al
Cohen, Dorothy vs. Comhus.ion Engineering, Inc., et al United States District Court for "the Eastern District of New Fork
Case No.
77C 157
Filed:
January 24, 1577
Amount nought:
$500,000, general and special damages,
$2,500,000, exemplary and punitive damages,
plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case:
Kreindler, P.alkin S Goldberg
City of suit:
New Fork, New Fork
Status:
Dismissed
Roach, Marie A. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al Circuit Court, city "of St. Louis, Missouri
Ca3e No.
65720 F Div, 1
Filed:
February 15, 1977
Amount nought:
$532,500, actual damages and $1,500,000,
punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Spencer, Fane, Britt s Browne
City of suit:
St. Louis, Missouri
Prim, Madeline vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al United States District Court cr~tRe~6Tstrict of South Carolina
Case No.
77-301
Filed: February 15, 1977
Amount sought:
To be proven at trial
Attorney handling case:
Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan 5 Guerard
City of suit; Charleston, S. C.
Huggins, Ocis vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc,, et al Court of Common Pleas, County of Charleston, South Carolina
Case Ho. Amount sought:
Filed:
February 15, 1977
$2,000,000, actual and punitive damages, plus
costs Attorney handling case:
Grimball,
City of suit: Charleston, S. C.
Cabaniss,
Vaughan s
Guerard
Ruff, John S. vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al Court of Common Pleas, County or Charleston," South Carolina
Case No.
Filed:
February 15, 1977
Amount sought;
$2,000,000, actual and punitive damages, plus
costs Attorney handling case:
Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan a Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, S. C.
Scott, Levy J. vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
~oTCourt of Common Pleas, County
Charleston, South Carolina
Case No.
Filed:
February 15, 1977
Amount sought:
$2,000,000, actual and punitive damages, plus
costs Attorney handling case:
Grimball,
City of suit:
Charleston, S. C.
Cabaniss,
Vaughan 5
Guerard
Turner, R, L. vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc. , et ai
Court of Common Pieas, County of Charleston, S. C.
Case No.
Filed:
February 15, 1977
Amount sought:
$2,000,000, actual and punitive damages, plus
costs Attorney handling case:
Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, South Carolina
>.Wesberry, John R. vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing
insulating Co., et al
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas,
Case Ho.
76-H-11S
Filed: January 19, 1976
Amount sought:
$600,000, plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case:
3aker & Sotts
City of suit:
Houston, Texas
Houston
Adkins, Doreen vs. Combustion Engineering, Xnc. , et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of
West Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3032
Filed:
February 15, 1D77
Amount sought:
$113,000, compensatory damages
Attorney handling case: Spilman, Thomas, Battle & Klcstarmeyer
City of suit: Huntington, West Virginia
Schneider, George L. and Kate vs. Johns-Manvilie Products
Corporation, et al
Distract Court, Boulder County, Colorado
Case NO.
Filed: February 25, IS77
Amount sought:
$750,000, compensatory damages; $25,000,000,
exemplary damages, plus costs and interest
(George Schneider); $250,000, compensatory
damages, plus costs and interest (Kate Schneider)
Attorney handling case: Davis, Graham & Stubbs
City of suit: Denver, Colorado
Swisher, Norma X,vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al United States 'Dlstnct"Court for the Northern Di strict of Ohio,
Eastern Division
Case No. C77-162
Filed: February 17, 1977
Amount sought:
$2,500,000 exemplary and punitive damages;
$500,000, general and. special damages, plus
%costs and interest at 6 per annum
Attorney handling case: Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit: Cleveland, Ohio
Bradshaw, William T. and Hattie M. vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc.,
et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of West
Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3037
Filed:
February 17, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000 (William); $250,000 (Hattie)
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, 3attle & Xlcstsrmeyer
City of suit: Huntington, West Virginia
Neaca, Chester a.n d Margaret, vs C qmbo s t i o n _F.ngineer ing, Inc., et al United States District Court for the'Southern District of West
Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3033
Filed:
February IB, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000 (Chester); $250,000 (Margaret)
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, Battle & Klostermeyer
City of suit:
Huntington, West Virginia
Kin.u, Bov M. vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of Common Pleas of the County of Charleston, S. C.
Case No. Amount sought:
Filed: January 24, 1977
$2,000,000, compensatory and punitive damages,
plus costs
Attorney handling case;
Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, S. C.
Bradley, John and Jewel us, Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al United" States' District Court for the Southern'District of
West Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3046
Filed:
February 23, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000 -(husband) ; $^5C*/G00 (wire)
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, Battle 6 Elosterraeyer
City of"suit:
Huntington, West Virginia
McBride, Donald T. and Bernadine vs. Combustion Engineering,
Jnc., et al United States District Court for the Southern District of
West Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3040
Filed:
February 22, 1577
Amount sought:
$500,000 (husband!: $250,000 (wife)
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, Battle S Klsstermeyer
City of suit:
Huntington, West Virginia
Stevens, Waldo and Emma vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc,, et al United States District Court" for thVT Southern District c"
West Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3041
Filed:
February 22, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000 (husband); 5250,000 (wife)
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, Battle S Klastermeyer
City of suit: Huntington, West Virginia
Tuttle, Jack. vs. Johns-Manville Products Corporation, et al
District Court in and for the City and County of Denver
Case No. Amount sought:
Filed:
March 2, 1977
5250,000, actual damages and $250,000, punitive
damages, costs and such other relief
Attorney handling case: Davis, Graham S Stubbs
City of suit: Denver, Colorado
3awqus, Gordon James vs. Jchns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Circuit Court of Knox County, State of T ennossee,"Division I
Case No.
1-128-77
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000, compensatory damages; $1,000,000 punitive
damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Kenniss Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxvil.le, Tennessee
Evans, Clyde J. vs. Johns-Manvilie Sales Corporation, et al
Circuit Court of Knox Coup.tv",""State of Tennessee, Division I
Case No. 1-126-77
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages; $1,000,000 punitive
damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
&Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss
Whitaker
City of suit:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Huskins, Howard C. and Wife vs. Jchns-Manville Sales Corporation, et a Circuit Court, of Knox County, State of Tennessee, Division Til
Case No.
3-126-77
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750, compensatory damages; $250,000 compensatory-
damages (husband); $250,000 compensatory damages (wife
$1,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs (both)
City of suit:
Knoxville, Tennessee
McKee, Ralph and Martha X. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation.
et al
~"
Circuit Court of Knox County, State of Tennessee, Division I
Case No.
1-127-77
Filed:
March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband); $250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages (both)
Attorney handling case:
Witt, Gaither, Richardson,
City of*suit:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Henniss
& Whitaker
Starnes, John S. and Barbara G. vs, Johns-Manville Seles Corporation.
et al Circuit Court of Knox County, State of Tennessee, Division IX
Case No.
2-127-77
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss & Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Starnes, 0. K. and Jerriann M. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation
et. a I Circuit Court of Knox County, State of Tennessee, Division II
Case Ho.
2-123-77
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs
Attorney handling case:
uWitt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss
Whitaker
City of suit:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Starnes, Roy Lewis and Lula B. vs. Johns-Manville Salas Corporation
Circuit Court of'Knox County, State of Tennessee, Division III
Case No.
3-127-77
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss & Whitaker ....
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Thome.s, Earl vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Circuit Court of Knox County, State of ""Tennessee, Division III
Case Ma.
3-128-77
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages; $1,000,000 punitive
damages, plus costs Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss & Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Tuck, Earle D. vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al United States District Courtfor "the District of South Carolina,
Charleston Division
Case No.
77-0415
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought: To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case;
Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, South Carolina
Turner, william A. vs. Johns-Manville Products Corporation, et al District Court in and for the City and County of Denver, State 67
Colorado Case Ho.
Filed:
March 4, 1977
Amount sought:
$250,000 actual damages and $250,000 punitive damages,
plus costs and other relief
Attorney handling case:
Davis, Graham & Stubbs
City of suit: Denver, Colorado
X.Vracrner, Larry
vs. Johns-Manville Products Corporation, at al
District Court" in and'Tor the County of. Houfder, State of Colorado
Case Uo.
Filed: March 4, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages; $25,000,000 exemplary
);damages {husband
$250,000 (wife); plus interest,
costs, etc. Attorney handling case: Dcavis, Graham 5 Stubbs
City of suit: Boulder, Colorado
Woody, Edwin James and Roberta vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation,
e7t~"ai
Circuit Court of Knox Countv, State of Tennessee, Division IX
Case No.
2-126-77
'
Filed:
March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss & Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
pudley, Margaret A. (Executrix), et al vs. Johns-Manville Corporation,
et al Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Erie
Casa No.
Filed:
February 22., 1377
Amount sought:
$5,250,000 plus costs and disbursements
Attorney handling case:
&Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine
Huber
City Of suit: Buffalo, N.Y.
Bull, Wilfred vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al
Court of Common Pleas of the State of South Carolina, County of
Charleston
Casa No.
Filed: March 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000 actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, South Carolina
Kelly, Kelson C. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al Supreme Court of the State of New Ycrlr, County of Erie
Case No.
Filed: January 21, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 plus costs and disbursements
Attorney handling case: Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine
City of suit: Buffalo, New York
& Huber
Lawson, James vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al Supreme Court, State oF New York, County of Erie
Case No.
Filed:
January 21, 1377
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, together with costs and disbursements
Attorney handling case: Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber
City of suit: 3uffalO, New York
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United States District Court for theNorthern District of Texas
Dallas Division
Case No.
CA3-77-0333
Filed:
March 14, 1977
Amount sought:
$350,000 compensatory damages; $2,500 burial
expenses; $1 SO,000 mental and physical pain and
suffering ar.d mental anguish and for reasonable
and necessary medical bills incurred.
Attorney handling case:
Strasburger, Price, Kelton, Martin & Dr.is
City of suit: Dallas
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_Larson, L-loyd R. vs . Fifcraboard Pa ier Products Corporation,
Superior Court of
and County of
State of Cal San Francisco
r.ornia in and
for the Ci ty
Case No.
71.7-396
Filed:
January 21, 1977
Amount sought: To be proven at trial
Attorney handling case: McCutchen, Doyle, Brown 4 Ensrsen
City of suit:
San Francisco
aI
Ferris, Kathleer., Executrix of the Estate of Walter J. vs. Johns-ManVille Products Corporation, et al Court or Common Fleas of Philadelphia County
Ferris,
Ca3e No.
Amount sought: Attorney handling case:
Filed:
July
, 1976
Mesircv, Caiman, Jaffe & Cramer
City or suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Pac'd.
Parker, Ophelia, Individually And As Sols Heir of Harold T. Parker vs. JohnsLManviiTe Products Corporation, et af
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division
Case No.
CA 3-77-0372F
Filed: March 18, 1977
Amount sought:
$350,000 compensatory damages; $2,500 burial and
funeral expenses: $150,000 mental and physical pain,
mental anguish and medical bills, plus interest
Attorney handling case:
Strasburger, Price, Kelton, Martin & Unis
City of suit: Dallas, Texa3
Stewart, John, Individually And As Executor Of the Estate of Otho C. Stewart, DeceasecTand Susan Simmer vs. Johns-Manviile
Products Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas,
Dallas Division
Case No.
CA 3-77-0373F
Filed:
March 18, 1977
Amount sought:
$100,000 compensatory damages; $2,500 burial and
funeral expanses; $150,000 mental and physical
pain and suffering and mental anguish and medical
bills .incurred
Attorney' handling case: Strasburger, Price, Kelton, Martin 6 Unis
City of suit:
Dallas, Texas
Jones, William T. vs. Johns-Manviile Corporation, et al Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County
Cane No.
76-11065
Filed: August 6, 1976
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
Amount sought:
Determined at trial
City of suit: Media, Pa.
Maher, Joseoh F. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County
Case Nc.
76-11065
Filed: August S, 1976
Amount sought:
Determined at trial
Attorney handling case: Mesircv, Gelman, Jaffe & Cramer
City of suit: Media, Pa.
Miles, Jackson Kenneth vs. Johns-Manviile Corporation, et al Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County
Case No.
76-11065
Filed:
August 5,
Amount sought:
Determined at trial
Attorney handling case: Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe 4
City of suit: Media, Pa.
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Petillo, Daniel vs. Johns-Kanvillc Corporation, at aX
Court o Common Pleas of Delaware County
Case Ko. 76-11065
Filed:
August 6, 1575
Amount sought:
Determined at trial
Attorney handling case:
Mesirov, Gelmnn, Jaffe Cramer
City of suit: Media, ?a.
Pollnchak, Killian vs. Jchns-Manvilla Corporation, et al
Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County
Case Ho.
76-11065
Filed:
August 6, .1976
Attorney handling case:
Mesirov, Geiman, Caffe 6 Cramer
Amount sought:
Determined at trial
City of suit: Media, Pa.
fiomjrm. p--finces
Pxecufrnr under the I.nst Will and Testament
Corporation/ et al
Superior Court of the State of California in and for the City and County of San Francisco
Case Mo.
720-331
Filed:
March 17, 1977 '
Attorney handling case:
&McCutchen, Doyle, Brown
Enersen
Amount sought:
Determined at trial
City of suit:
San Francisco, Calif.
Schnetke, Helen A., Executrix of the Estate of Ronald F. Schnetke, Dec'd. vs. Combustion Bngi'neeri'ngTlnc.-T et al
United Stat.es-'5rs~tfTct Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Casa No.
77-765
Filed:
March 3, 1577
Attorney handling case:
&Mesirov, Gelman, Jaffe
Cramer
Amount sought:
$500,000 general and special damages; $2,500,000
exemplary and punitive damages, plus costs and
interest at 6% per annum
City of suit: Philadelphia, Pa.
Mitchell, Robert P. vs. Johns-Manvllle Sales Corporation, et al Circuit Court for the County"'of"wavne, State of Michigan
Case No.
77-7010648-N?
Filed:
April 4, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 general and special damages;
$1,000,000 exemplary damages, plus costs and
disbursements and interest on said judgment
at 5% per annum
Attorney handling case:
Harvey, Kruse S VJesten
City of suit:
Detroit, Michigan
Drigcs, Raymond vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing 6 Insulating
Co., et al United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas,
Houston Division
Case Ko.
H-77-533
Filed: April 4,
Amount sought:
$275,000, plus interest
Attorney handling case:
Baker Botts
City of suit:
Houston, Texas
1977
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Weiranch. Joseohins M. as general fiduciary of the estate of Alfred Frederick Wairauch, deceased "vs. Johns-Manville Sales
Corporation, et al
Circuit Court for the Countv of Wayne, State of Michigan
Case No.
77-711 317 HP
'
Filed:
April 11, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 general and special damages;
$1,000,000 exemplary damages, plus costs,
disbursements and interest at 5% per annum
Attorney handling case: Harvey, Xruse 6 Westsn
City of suit:
Detroit, Michigan
Harper. Charles K. , as administrator of the estate of Maxwell A. Harper") deceased" vs. Johns-Manville -Sales Corporation
rTrcTiir. Courtfor the County of Wayne, State of Michigan
Case No.
77-711 309 NP
Filed:
April 11, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 general and special damages,
$1,000,000 exemplary damages, plus costs,
disbursements and interest at
per annum
Attorney handling case: Harvey, Kruse *< Wester
City oi: suit:
Detroit, Michigan
Starnes, Billy Joe and wife, Carolyn Carlton Starnes vs.
Johns - Many ille Sales Corporation, et. al
Circuit Court ior Knox CountyT Tennessee
Case No.
1-200-77
Filed:
April 13, 1.977
.Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages (both)
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss
s Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Buff, William J. vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al United States "District Court for the District of South Carolina,
Charleston Division
Case No.
77-685
Filed:
April 15, 1977
Amount sought: To be determined at trial. Attorney handling case: Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit:
Charleston, S.C.
Status:
Settled
Kaminski, Jerome vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al United States Distri'ct~Court for the District of South Carolina,
Charleston Division
Case No.
77-683
Filed: April 15, 1977
Amount sought: To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case:
Grimball, Cananiss, Vaughan S Guerard
City of suit: Charleston, S.C.
Status;
Settled
Froman, Clifford vs. Armstrong Cork Company, et al United States District" Court for the Southern District of Florida,
Miami Division
Case No.
76-2257
Filed:
December 1.4, 1976
Amount sought:
$750,000 general and special damages
$250,000 exemplary damages, plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case:
Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Banick S Knigt
City of suit: Miami, Florida
Ochoa, Onelio vs. Armstrong Cork Company, et al Un i ted Sta t.es'Dis tr ic t Court for the Southern'District of Florida,
Miami Division
Case No.
77-1046
Filed:
March 30, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 general and special damages
$250,000 exemplary damages, plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case:
Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Banick 6 Knigl
City of suit: Miami, Florida
, Adams, Doris Maxine, Executrix of the Estate of Edward Eee Adams
,...........................: . Virgin:
at Huntington
Case Nc.
77-3084
Filed:
Anri! 14, 1977
.Amount sought:
$113,000 compensatory damages
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, Battle 5, Klostexmeyer
City of suit:
Huntington, W. Va.
Pendley, Ethat Bowman, Executrix of the Estate of John Harold Pcndles'T"Deceased vs. Combustion Engl peering , Inc , efc al
United States District Court tor the Northern District of
Georgia, Atlanta Division
Case No.
C77-632
.Piled: April 22, 1377
Amount sought.:
To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case:
Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan
City of suit: Atlanta, Georgia ,
Waters, Horace G., Jr. vs. Combustion Engineering Company, Inc.,
efc al United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia,
Atlanta Division
Case No.
C77-S33A
Amount sought:
$2,000,000
Filed: compensatory
April 22, 1977 and punitive damages
and
costs Attorney handling case: City of suit: Atlanta,
Sutherland, Georgia
Asbill S
Brennan
Rucker, Edna R., Individually, and for the use and benefit of
Circuit Court of Knox County, Tennessee, Division II
Case No.
2-220-77
Filed: April 22, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages; $1,000,000,
punitive damages, plus costs Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Rennies; & Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Gatlin, Helen, Executrix of the Estate of John B. Gatlin, Deceased vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc. ,_ et. ad
Court of Common Pleas, Coun'ty of Charleston, State of South Carolina
Case No.
Filed: April 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$2,000,000 actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan s Guerard
City of suit:
Charleston, S.C.
Status:
Settled
Faltesek, John vs. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing 5 Insulating Co.
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas,
Houston Division
Case No.
H-77-636
Filed: May 4, 1977
Amount sought:
$275,000 general and special damages, plus costs
and interest
Attorney handling case:
Baker Botts
Citv of suit:
Houston, Texas
White, Evelyn, Executrix of the Estate of .Salter P. White, Deceased
vs. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al (Refiled} - Survival Action
Court of Common Pleas, County of Greenville, State of South Carolina
Case No. Amount sought:
Filed:
April 25, 1977
$1,000,000 compensatory and punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Wyche, Burgess, Freeman s Parham
City of suit:
Greenville, South Carolina
Status:
Settled
Davis, Herbert Wilson, Jr. vs. Combustion Engineering, Incat at United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Case No.
77-357-Civ-J-S
Filed: May 3, 1977
Amount sought:
To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case:
Fooler, White, Burnett, Hurley, fUmick
City of suit:
Miami
s Knight
william E. Welty vs. Fibreboard.Corporation, et al United "States District Court for'The Eastern"D.lstrict of
Texas - Beaumont. Division
Case No.
B-7 7-236-CA
Filed:
Hay 19, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 general and special damages,
$500,000 exemplary damages, plus costs
and disbursements and interest at 9% per annum
Attorney handling case: Orqain, Bell & Tucker
City of suit:
Beaumont, Texas
Elkins, Geneva, et al vs. Fibteboa.rd Corporation, et _al_
United States District Court for the Eastern District, of
Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No.
F>-77-?.46-CA
Filed: May 25, 1977
Amount sought:
$600,000 general and special damages, exemplary
damages, plus interest at 9%, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell & Tucker
City of suit:
Beaumont, Texas
Earp, Ruby L. Individually, and for the use and benefit of the next of kin of Edgar L. Earp, Deceased
Circuit Court of Knox County, Division III
Case No.
3-277-77
Filed: May 20, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000, compensatory damages;
$1,000,000, punitive damages Attorney handling case: Witt, Ga.ither, Richardson,
& WhiLaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Henniss
Treadway, .'John J. vs. The Celotex Corporation,
CircuTE Court for Knox County, Tennessee
Case No.
2-230-77
Filed:
May 23,
et al 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000, compensatory damages; $1,000,000,
punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Richardson, Henniss
& Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxvilie, Tennessee
-` : .
C. .Tohns-Manville Corporation, et al r.-.t 'Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0209-R
Filed: May 25, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages;
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Jones, EJlechman, Waltz & Kelly
City of suit:
Richmond, Virginia
Doyle, Lewis M. v:;. Johns Manville Corporation, e.t al United States District Court" for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0289-R
Filed:
May 25, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages;
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
&Jones, Blecnman, Woltz
Kelly
City of suit:
Richmond, Virginia
Fisher, Gilbert T. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United States District Court for Lite Eastern District of
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0289-R
Filed:
May 23, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages;
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz s.
costs Kelly
City of suit:
Richmond, Virginia
~ 1 an A , Sr vs. Johns-Many! lie Corporation , strict Court For the Eastern District of
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0289-R
Filed: May 25, 1.977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages;
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woitz & Kelly
City of suit:
Richmond, Virginia
et al
Hopkins, Charles M. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United States District "Court for the Eastern District''of
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0289-R
Filed:
May 25, .1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages;
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woitz & Kelly
City of suit:
Richmond, Virginia
Johnson, Melvin J. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of.'
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0289-R
Filed: May 25, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages;
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, VJoltz & Kelly
City of suit.:
Richmond, Virginia
Myrick, Wilson A. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United"states District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0289-R
Filed; May 25, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages?
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Wo.ltz & Kelly
City of suit: Richmond, Virginia
Tench, Nelson 7,. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0289-R
Filed: May 25, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages;
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus
Attorney handling case:
&Jones, Blechman, Woitz
City of suit: Richmond, Virginia
costs Kelly
Waymack, George R., Jr. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et ai
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, Richmond Division
Case No.
77-0239-R
Filed:
May 25, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages;
$2,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, 'Woitz & Kelly
City of suit:
Richmond, Virginia
'Williams, Gler. vs. Johns-Manville Products Corporation, et a 1 United States District'"Court"for the Eastern District of. Texas
Case No.
M-77--46-CA
Filed:
June 2, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 actual and exemplary damages
Attorney handling case:
Strasburger s Price
City of suit:
Dallas, Texas
Hobson, Lionel J. vs. Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation, et al Superior Court"'of the State oF'calitorr.ia in and for the City and
County of San Francisco
Case No.
723-539
Filed: May 25, 1977
Amount sought:
To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case:
KMcCutchen, Doyle, Brown
Enersen
City of suit:
Sari Francisco, California
Luque, F.mil j. vs. Fibreboard Paper Products .Corporation, et a! Superior Court of the State of California in and for the City
and County of San Francisco
Case No.
723-664
Filed:
May 27, 1977
Amount sought: To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case: McCutchen, Doyle, Drown & Enersen
City of suit:
San Francisco, California
Arnold, James P. vs. Johns-Manville Corporation, et al
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court, County- of Suffolk
Case No.
21888
Filed: June 0, 1977
Amount sought:
5300,000 plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case:
Hale & Dorr
City of suit:
Boston, Massachusetts
Wagner, Joan Guenther, as Executrix of the Estate of Charles Wagner. also known as Bud Wagner, Deceased v. Johns-Manvrlla
Corporation, et al
Superior Court of New
Case No.
L~36979 76
Jersey
Law Division-Essex County
...........Filed:
June ~?,""I977
Amount sought: To be determined at trial Attorney handling case: Hannoch, Weisman, Stern S> Besser City of suit: Jersey City, New Jersey
Austin, Donald Boy and Lorena M. Austin v. Combustion Engineering,
Inc., at al United States District Court for the Southern District of
West Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3138
`
Filed: June 8, 1977
Amount sought:
5500,000 (husband): $250,000 (wife)
Attorney handling case:
&Spilman, Thomas, Battle
Klostermeyer
City of suit:
Huntington, West Virginia
v.Demahy, Francis J.
Fibreboard Corporation, et al
Uni.ted States District Court, for the Eastern District of
Texas, Beaumont Division
Case No.
B-77-289-CA
Filed: June 14, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000, general and special damages, plus
legal interests and costs
Attorney handling case:
Orgain, Bell > Tucker
City of suit:
Beaumont, Texas
gchmidt, Mary K., Administratrix of the Estate of Donald J. Schmidt
Deceased v. Johns--Manvillo Sales Corporation, et al".........
circuit Court for the County of Wayne, State o"F"iiichigan
Cane No.
77--718937N?
Filed: June 15, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 wrongful death, plus interest on
said judgment until paid at the rate of 5%
per annum
Attoi riey handling case:
Dyke-na, Gossett,
City of suit:
Detroit, Michigan
Spencer,
Goounow r. Trigg
Graham, nnri s A.. Administratrix of the Estate of William O'.
UHlilsf States District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Case No.
75-0030
Filed: June 22, 1377
Amount sought:
$200,000 for wrongful death of plaintiff's
husband, plus interest and costs Attorney handling case: Hanson, Curran, Bowen s Parks
City of suit:
Providence, Rhode Inland
Wood, Kenneth Eugene vs. Johns-Manville Gales Corporation, ct al
District Court in and for the City and County of Denver,
State of Colorado
Case No.
C-72795
Amount sought:
$250,000
actual
Filed:
June 30, 1977
damages; $250,000 punitive
damages
Attorney handling case:
Davis, Graham & Stubbs
City of suit:
Denver, Colorado
Ferino, Thomas D. vs. Johns-Hanv.ilJ.e Sales Corporation, et al
District Court in arid for the City and County of Denver,
State of Colorado
Case No.
C-72796
Filed:
June 30, 1977
Amount nought:
$500,000 actual and punitive damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Davis, Graham & Stubbs
City of suit:
Denver, Colorado
Rushing, Leroy, Jr. vs. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al District. Court in and for tffe^iTy'~3li3'-Cbunty-of Deliver,
State of Colorado
Case No.
C-72798
Amount sought:
$500,000
actual
Attorney handling case: Davis,
City of suit:
Denver, Colorado
Filed: June 30, 1977 and punitive damages, plus
Graham & Stubbs
costs
Berry, Mary_Lou, Administratrix of the Estate of Clyde E. Berry, Jr.,
Deceased vs. Johns-Manviile Sales Corporation CircuXt~Court"'fbr""t.he' County of Wayne, State of Mich roan
Case No.
77-720527
Filed: June 29, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 general and special damages;
$2,000,000 exemplary damages, plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case:
&Dykemn, Gossett, Spencer, Goodnow
Trigg
City of suit:
Detroit, Michigan
Matthews, Alma Ruth N., Executrix of the Estate of Rufus Matthews, Deceased vs. Johns-Manville Products CorporationXet a1
Court of Common Pleas, County of Charleston, South Carolina
Case No. Amount sought:
Filed:
June 20, 1977
$2,000,000 actual and punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Grimball,
City of suit:
Charleston, S.C.
Status:
Settled
Cabaniss,
Vaughan
Guerard
Carpenter, Lois , et al v. Johns-Manville p-rodin-t-s f'nr-nnraHTM,
Marshall Division
Cane No.
K-77-68-CA
Filed: July 22, 1977
Amount sought:
$250,000 actual and exemplary'damages
Attorney handling case:
Strasburger ;; Price
City of suit:
Dallas, Texas
B-iorquist, Donald C- vs. Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation, et al Unit.ad States DistrictT'Court i'or'the District on Minnesota - Fifth
Division Case No,
5-77-67
Amount sought:
$509,000
$100,000
Filed:
August 5, 1977
general and special damages;
exemplary damages, plus costs and interest
Attorney handling case: City of suit: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Matthews, John L. vs. Johns-Manvllle Products Corporation, et al
Court or Common I'lelTs for the County of Greenville, South Carolina
Case Ko.
Filed: August 9, 1977
Amount sought:
$2,000,000 actual, punitive and compensatory damages
Attorney handling case: Wyche, Burgess, Freeman & Parham
City'of suit:
Greenville, South Carolina
G1:a'txisu - -- ----
Dennis, Mary .'J., Executrix of the Estate of Russell A. Dennis,
Deceased' vs. Jchns-Manville Corporation, et al
oTsUnited States
tri'c't"'`ourt for the Bastern"7>istrict of Virginia,
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-S21-N
Filed:
August 4, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages; $2,000,000 punitive
damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case; Jones, Blechraan, Wolt.z $ Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
.Marlin, Sadie-Paulina, Individually and
Bof the next of Min of Howard
. Marlin,
Sales-"Corporation, et al
for the use Deceased v.
and benefit Johns-ManyFile
ICircuit Court of Knox County, State of Tennessee, Division
Case Mo.
1-434-77
Filed:
August 9, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 plus costs for wrongful death of husband
Attorney handling case:
Witt, Gaither, Henn.iss .9 Whitaker
City of suit:
Knoxville, Tennessee
l"i
Case No.
2-434-77
Filed: August 9, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages; $1,000,000 punitive
damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss & Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
..
.
of Texas,
Beaumont Division
Case No.
B-77-37S-CA
Filed:
August 15, 1977
Amount sought:
$600,000 general and special damages;
$500,000 exemplary damages, plus costs and
interest at 9%
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell fi Tucker
City of suit:
Beaumont, Texas
Hill, Reginald Guy and Mary Lorcna Hill v. Combustion Engineering,
Iric~ et al
.............
..........
...............
United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virgin
at Huntington
Case No.
77-3211
Amount sought:
$1,500,000
Filed: August 22, (husband): $500,000 (wife)
1977
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas,
City of suit:
Huntington, West: Virginia
Battle &
Kloafcernuayer
Moyers, Harley, and wife, l-.nth P. Moyers v. Johns-Manville Sales
Corporation, et a].
Circuit Court, for Knox County, Tennessee
Case No.
2-462-77
Filed:
August 22, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband),- $250,000
compensatory damages (wife), plus $1,000,000 punitive
damages (both)
Attorney handling case:
Witt, Gaither, Henniss C, Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Gunter, Joe and wife, Mary Jane Gunter v. Johns-Manville Sales
Corporation, et al
Circuit Court for Knox County, Tennessee
Case No.
3-462-77
Filed:
August 22, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband); $250,000
compensatory damages (-wife), plus $1,000,000
punitive damages (both)
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss & Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Churm, Logan Jarrett and wife, Sally 0. Chuna v. Johns-Manville
Sales Corporation, et al Circuit Court for Knox County, Tennessee
Case No.
2-463-77
Filed: August 22, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband); $250,000
compensatory damages (wife), plus $1,000,000 punitive
damages (both) Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss f< Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tenncseee
Barbee, James Melton and wi1e Sarah Sullivan Barbee v. Manville Sales Corporation, "et~ ai.~ Circuit Court for Knox'Count.y, Tennessee
Johns-
Case No. 3-433-77
Filed: July 6, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (both);
$250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs (both)
Attorney handling case:
Witt, Gaither, Henniss S Whitaker
City of suit:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Penery, Carl H. and wife,.Ruth K. Penery v. Johns-Manville
Case No.
3-434-77
Filed: August 9, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (each);
$250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs (both)
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Kenniss & Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tenneseee
Adams, Balias Ford, Executrix of the Estate of Bervia V. Adams,
South Carolina
Case Mo.
Filed: August 23, 1977
Amount sought:
$2,000,000 compensatory and punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Wyche, Burgess, Freeman & Parham
City of suit: Greenville, South Carolina
Status:
Settled
Derrick, Pate W., Administratrix of
Deceased v. ;
'
:
Court of Com-
'
Ca ro1 i na
Case No. t +
i* . C ') fU\f\ nftft
tr s>
the Estate of John C. Derrick,
Filed: August 23, 1977 V'* 4- < <<
Durham, David C. v. Johns-Manvillr. Corporation, et al Unittio States District Court "for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division Case No. .77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed:
August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages Attorney handing case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz s Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Hudson, Willie M. v. Johns-Manv.i.lle Corp.,et al United States District "'court "for'"'the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, .1977
Amount sought.:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz 4 Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Coates, James P. v, Johns-Manvllle Corp., et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages $2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz 4 Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Weaver, Robert H. v. Johns-Manvilie Corp-, et al UniteS" States District Court for the Ea's"tern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,0v0 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz 4 Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
Clceone, Silvester J. vsJohns-Manville Corp - ,__et__l United States District."Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 3.1,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages $2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz 4 Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
West, James E. v. Johns-Manville Coro., et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed:
August 31,
Amount sought:
$.1,000,000 compensatory damages
1977
$2,000,000 punitive damages Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz 4 Kelly City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Burke, Robert A. Jr. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No. 77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 3.1, .1.97?
Amount: sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling cose;
Jones, Blechman, Woltz S Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Reutlinger, Clarence v. Johns-Manville Corp., et at United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P If77-1
Piled: August 31, 137 7
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling cast::
Jones, Blechman, Woltz 5, Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Ward, Rafael t,. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States Distriet~Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77--13$--N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 3.1,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz 5, Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
Braswell, Clyde D. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States District Court for the"'Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/R #77-1
Piled: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
White, Milton v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United 5tates~bistrict Court for "the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 19/7
Amount sought;
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Plgg, James L. v- Johns-Hanville Corp., et. al United'States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz S Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Bsacham, Janes E. v. Johns-Manvi11e Corp., et al United States""District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/IJ #77-1
Filed: August 3.1, .1977
Amount sought:
$.1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz . Kelly
City of suit;
Norfolk, Virginia
Hewitt, Benjamin F- v. Johns-Manvi11e Corp., et al United States "District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case Ho.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 3.1,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
.1977
..Tones, Elbert W.___y- Johns-Manville Corp., t:t al United-States'"District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case Mo.
77-135-N C/E #77-1
filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages $2,000,000 punitive damages
.Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
lutz, Edward N. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United"States District Court for"the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed; August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blec'nman, Woltz Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Golden, Arthur J. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et ai United States'"District Court, for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
White, James F. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31,
Amount sought;
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
Whiddon, Hayes I,, v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States" District"Court for' the Easter'n'Dxstrict of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
White, Doug1as M. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States District Court for "the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk. Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Slayton, Xrvin B. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al
United states District "court for the Eastern"District Norfolk Division
of
Virginia
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit:
Norfolk, Virginia
Brace, James M. v. Johns-Manville Coro., et al United 'States' District Court for "the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case Ho.
7 7-135--N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Welts s, Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Frame, Will.ie J. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United~States District Court Tor the'~Kastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-W C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Walt* Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Groves, Linwood L. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et. al United States District Court for"the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case Mo.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages $2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Wolt.z s Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Butler, Columbus T. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States District Court'for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 3.1, 1377
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Wo.lt* 5 Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Hobbs, Wallace L. v. Johna-Manville Corp., et a.l
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages $2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Nichols, Horace F. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States'District Court for "the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
31,
1977
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Bardley, Joseph J. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et a1 United States District Court, for the Ear,tern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/F #77-1
Filed:
August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages $2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling Case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz >, Kelly City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Baqley, William A. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States"District Court for~t.he Eastern"Dlstrict o Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-H C./P 577 --1
Filed: August .'31, 3377
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Bleehman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Knrvatt, William J., Sr. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States District Court for the"Ear.tern District of Virginia
Norfolk. Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed:
August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Bleehman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
X.ane, Maurice H. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case NO.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Bleehman, Woltz S Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
.Miltier, Joseph v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United Stales District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
&Jones, Bleehman, Woltz
Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
Harcum, George E. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States Disti'Ict. Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Bleehman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit:
Norfolk, Virginia
Taylor, Richard C. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District-, of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed:
August 31, 1377
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Bleehman, Wcltz Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Gravitt, Barksdale E. y._ Johns-Manvillo Corp., et ai United States District Court-fcr the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed:
August
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
31,
1977
Attorney handling ease:
Jones, Bleehman, Woltz S Kelly
City of suit:
Norfolk, Virginia
vBarnes, Edwin E.
Johns-Manville Corp. ,
a.l
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135--N C/P #77-1
Filed:
August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages $2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Wol.t.z & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Hart, Joseph R- v. Johns-Mar.ville Corp., et al United Staten"District"Court""'for the Eastern" District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz fi Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
Aldridge, Robert L. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et a.1 United States Distri`ct"Co'urt for the Eastern "District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N c/P #77-1
Filed: August 31,
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz fi Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
1'ysor, Clyde v. Johns-Manvilie Corp. , et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz & Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Dupree, Herbert R, Sr. v. Johns-Manyi11e_ Corp., et al United States Distric't""caurt for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31,
Amount sought:
$.1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz fi Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
1977
Broaddus, William v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No. 77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
31,
1977
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz fi Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Mann, Charles W. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-135-N C/P #77-1
Filed: August 31, 1.977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages
$2,000,000 punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Jones, Blechman, Woltz fi Kelly
City of suit.: Norfolk, Virginia
Foley, John D. and Mary Ruth Foley v. Calotex Corporation, eh a! Circuit Court cii Jackson County, Missouri
Case Mo.
CV77-2870
Filed: August 24, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000 plus costs (husband); $1,000,000
punitive damages (husband); $100,000 plus costs
$1,000,000 punitive damages (wife)
Attorney handling case:
Spencer, Fane, Britt s Browne
City of suit: Kansas City, Missouri
(vrie)
Jackson, Helen May, Personal Representative of the Estate of George VoTney Jackson-, Deceased v. Johns-Mariville Sales Corporation,
et al United States District Court for the Western District - Southern
Division, State of Michigan
Case Mo.
77-410CA
Filed:
August 31, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000 general and special damages;
$500,000 exemplary damages, plus costs and
attorney fees
Attorney handling case: Cholette, Perkins and Buchanan
City of suit:
Battle Creek, Michigan
Towler, Wade H. v. Standard Asbestos Manufacturing and,.Insulating Co.,
et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Beaumont Division
Case No.
B--77--425--CA
Filed: August 29, 1.977
Amount sought:
$475,000 plus costs of court incurred and
interest from date of judgment until paid
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell s. Tucker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Winteorne, John R. v- Johns-Manv.ille Corp., et al United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-273-N CP #77-1
Filed: August 12, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages; $2,000,000
punitive damages, plus costs of suit
Attorney handling case: Jones, B.lechman, Wolts & Kelly-
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Hall, Lucille O., Executrix of the Estate of Thomas K. Hall,
v. V
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i- .v Virginia at Huntington
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Case Ho.
77-3216
Filed:
September 1, 1977
Amount sought:
$2,000,000 compensatory and punitive damages
Attorney handling case: Spilman, Thomas, Battle & Klostermeyer
City of suit: Huntington, W. Va.
Eller, Radford v. Johns-Manvilln Products Corporation, et_jil
United States District Court for the District of-SouthT'V.uiror.i.na,
Charleston Division
Case No.
CA-77-1771
Filed:
September 2, 1977
Amount, sought: To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case: Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit;
Charleston, South Carolina
Status: Settled
Thomas, Wayne It. v. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al Court of Common"Pleas, State of South Carolina"' County of Charleston
Case No.
Filed:
September 2, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 actual and punitive damages
Attorney- handling case:
Grimball, Cabaniss, Vaughan & Guerard
City of suit:
Charleston, South Carolina
Status:
Settled
Robertson. James H. v. Johns-Manville Corp., et al OnTtecT""States Pis tr ies Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-60.1-N
Filed: September 21, 1977
Amount sought:
51,000,000 compensatory damages; $2,000,000
punitive damages, pins costs of suit
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Wo It?, s Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Knick, Rachel K., Administratrix of the Estate of Earl B. Knick, Deceased v. Johns-Hanvilie Corp., et al United States District Court foir the Eastern District of Virginia
Norfolk Division
Case No.
77-602-N
Filed: September 21, .1.977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages; $2,000,000 .
punitive damages, plus costs of suit
Attorney handling case: Jones, Blechman, Woltz S Kelly
City of suit: Norfolk, Virginia
Ar.zak, Loretta, Personal Representative of the Estate and
Survivors of William John Anzak, Deceased v. Armstrong Cork
Company, et al United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Miami Division
Case No.
77-2346-Civ.-NCR
Filed: August 10, 1977
Amount sought:
$750,000 general and special damages;
$250,000 for exemplary damages, plus costs
and interest on said judgment
Attorney handling case;
Fowler, White, Burnett, Hurley, Banicfc
City of suit:
& Knight
Miami, Florida
Heitzman, Alberta, Administratrix of the Estate of Herman ileitzmn
Case No. S477 1217
Filed: October 17, 1977
Amount sought:
$100,000 (wrongful death), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Wooden, Stark, McLaughlin $ Sterner
City of suit:
Indianapolis, Indiana
Scott, Helen I.. Administratrix of the Estate of Robert J. Scott,
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Case No.
S577 .1271
Filed; October 17, 1977
Amount sought:
$.1.00,000 (wrongful death), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Wooden, Stark, McLaughlin fi Sterner
City of suit: Indianapolis, Indiana
Steele, Merle C. v. Fibreboard Paper Products Corporation, et. al Superior Court of the State of~California in and for the City
and County of San Francisco
Case No.
723-364
Filed:
Amount sought: To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case: McCutchen, Doyle,
City of suit: San Francisco, California
October 14, 1977 Brown & Enersen
Yost., Lois, Administratrix of the Estate of Paul .v. Oweris-Cornihq Fiberg las Corporation, et a 3.
Superior Co'urt of the County'of Marlon, State of
Yost, Deceased Indiana
Case No.
S477 1217
Filed: October
Amount sought:
Attorney handling case: Wooden, Stark, McLaughlin
City of suit: Indianapolis, Indiana
17, 1977 6 Sterner
McGreevey, Martin J. v. Combustion .Engineering, Xnc1
United States District
Eastern Division
Case Mo.
1088
Court
for
the
Northern District of Ohio,
Filed:
October 13, 19,7
Amount sought:
$2,300,000 exemplary and punitive damages,$300,000 general and special damages, plus
interest and costs
Attorney handling case:
Baker, Hostetler & Patterson
City of suit:
Cleveland, Ohio
Bennett, Ray v. Combustion Engineering, Inc , et al
United States District Court for the Southern District of
Georgia, Augusta Division
Case No.
CV177-166
Filed: October 20, 1977
Amount sought:
$2,000,000 actual and punitive and compensatory
damages, plus costs
Attorney handling case:
Hull, Towi.ll,
City of suit: Augusta, Georgia
Norman,
Barrett &
Johnson
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me Southern District of
Georgia, Augusta Division
Case No.
CV177-167
Filed: October 20, 1977
Aiiiaunt sought:
To be determined at trial
Attorney handling case: Hull, Towill, Norman, Barrett & Johnson
City of suit: Augusta, Georgia
Lykins, Charles Oscar and Evelyn S. Lykins v. Combustion Engineering, Inc, et al United States District Court for the Southern District of
West Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3264
Filed: October 21, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages; $300,000
punitive damages (husband); $500,000 compensatory
damages; $250,000 punitive damages (wife)
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, Battle & Klostermeyer
City of suit: Huntington, West Virginia
Ross, Joel and Margaret Louise v. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et al United States District Court~"for the Southern District of
West Virginia at Huntington
Case No.
77-3269
Filed:
October 28, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages; $.300,000
punitive damages (husband); $500,000 compensatory
damages; $250,000 punitive damages (wife)
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, Battle & Klostermeyer
City of su.it: Huntington, West Virginia
Greene, Betty J. and Charles F. Greene v. Combustion Engineering, Inc., et~ al
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana,
Fort Wayne Division
Case No.
F77-.11G
Filed:
November 4, 1977
Amount sought:
$600,000 for costs expended; $2,500,000 exemplary
and punitive damages
Attorney handling case:
Wooden, Start, McLaughlin 4 Sterner
City of suit:
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Blalock, Harold Wavne and wife, Brenda Faye v".'~7fnh'na-ManvUle Sales Corporation, et al Circuit Court, for Knox County, Teri'riessee
Brown
Blalock
Case; No.
1-365-77
riled: July 5, 19/7
Amount sought:
$750,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$250,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$1,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs (both)
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Kenniss s. `Whitaker
City of suit.:
Knoxville, Tennessee
Holton, William Ralph and wife, Oneda Ann V, Holton v.
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Tennessee, Southern Division
Case. No. 1-77-294
Filed: November 18, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$.1,000,000 punitive damages, plus costs (bath)
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henr.iss X Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Derringer, George W. v. Fibreboard Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Texas, Beaumont Division
Case No, B-77-579-CA
Filed: November 18, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 general and special damages;
$500,000 exemplary damages, plus costs,
9texpenses arid interest at
per annum
Attorney handling case: Orgain, Bell R Tucker
City of suit: Beaumont, Texas
Brown, Ernest Henry v. Johns-Manville Sales Corporation, et al Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Case No.
CV-77-C3422
Filed: November 7, 1977
Amount sought:
$500,000
Attorney handling case:
Caban.iss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O'Neal
City of suit: Birmingham, Alabama
Dss Ja.rdlns, Emma, Administratrix of the Estate of Douir.
Des jardins. Deceased
Circuit Court for the County of Wayne, State of Michigan
Case No.
77-737-328
Filed: November 23, 1977
Amount sought: To be determined at trial
City of suit: Detroit, Michigan
Attorney handling case:
Spencer, Fane, Britt Browne
Pauley, John W. and Oreda P. Pauley v. Combustion Engineering,
Inc., et al United States West Virginia
District Court at Huntington
for
the
Southern
District
of
Case No.
77-3277
Filed: November 3, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 compensatory damages; $500,000
punitive damages (husband); $500,000 compensatory
City of suit:
damages; $250,000 punitive damages Huntington, West Virginia
(wife)
Attorney handling case:
Spilman, Thomas, Battle s Klostermeyer
rtorrov;, Karv- Anne: v. The
Cast; No, CV77--385S
Amount sought:
$200,000
Celotex Corporation/ at &-1
, Missouri
Filedr November 22,
plus costs
1977
Attorney handling case:
Spencer, Fane, Britt & Browne
Citv of suit: Kansas City, Missouri
Herbert, Berov v. Fibrebcard Corporation, et al
United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Texas - Beaumont Division
Case No.
B-77-595-CA
Filed:
December 2, .1577
Amount sought:
$500,000 exemplary damages; $1,000,000 general
and special, plus costs and disbursements and
interest Attorney handling case: City of suit: Beaumont,
at 9% per annum
&Orgain, Bell
Tucker
Texas
Matthews, Howard v. Fibreboard Corporation, et al United States Dlstrict Court for the Eastern~Disbrict of Texas
Beaumont Division
Case No.
B-77-5S4-CA
Filed: December 1, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,000,000 general and special damages;
$500,000 exemplary damages, plus costs,
disbursements and interest at 9% per annum
City of suit:
Beaumont, Texas
Attorney handling case:
bOrgain, Kell
Tucker
Loudy, Robert & Carrie Steadman Loudy, his wife, v. JohnsManvilli Sales Corporation, et al Circuit "Court for Knox County, Tennessee
Case No.
1-669-77
Filed: November IB, 1977
Amount sought:
$.1,500,000 compensatory damages {husband);
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$3,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus
costs
K^grSly-RiSaii^Sii^'wM^aSfth.er, Henniss & Whitaker
Holton, Thomas and wife, Frances Xathleene Holton v. Johns-
Case No.
3-669-77
Filed: November 18, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$3,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss s Whitaker
City of suit: Knoxville, Tennessee
Holton, John K. and wife, Josephine Holton v.
Sales Corporation, et al Circuit Court for Knox County, Tennessee
.Johns-Mat:vilie
Case No.
2-669-77
Filed; November 18, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$3,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss & Whitaker
City of suit:
Knoxville, Tennessee
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Childress, non Edward and wife, Mac ion Price Childress v.
joima-Manvilie Sales Corporation, t al
circuit''"Court, for Davidson County, Tennessee
Case No. C-3540
Filed: November 29, .1.977
Amount sought.:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages {husband);
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$3,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither. Henniss f. Whitaker
City of suit: Nashville, Tennessee
Cathey, Elmar Lee and wife, Martha Jo Cathey v. Johns-Hanvilie
Case No. C-3538
Filed: November 29, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages (husband);
Attorney
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife); $3,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss & Whitaker
City cf suit: Nashville, Tennessee
Oliver, Horace K. and wife, Dorothy Thomas Oliver v. Johns-
Case No.
C-3541
Filed: November 29, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages (husband) ,-
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$3,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss $ Whitaker
City of suit: Nashville, Tennessee
Overton, Robert Wesley and wife, Merrill is. Overton v. Johns -
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Case No. C-3542
Filed: November 29, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$3,000,000 punitive damages (both, plus costs Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss & Whitaker
City of suit: Nashville, Tennessee
Murphy , Claude K. and wi f. e, Jean v i r g inia Murphy v. JohnsManviile Sales Corporatioh", et al
Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee
Case No. C-3543
Filed: November 29, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife):
$3,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss fi Whitaker
City of suit: Nashville, Tennessee
Mackie, James V. and wife, Dorothy Grace Hackle v. Johris-
atManville- Sales Corporation,
"al
Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee
Case No.
C-3539
Piled: November 29, 1977
Amount sought:
$1,500,000 compensatory damages (husband);
$500,000 compensatory damages (wife);
$3,000,000 punitive damages (both), plus costs
Attorney handling case: Witt, Gaither, Henniss s Whitaker
City of suit: Nashville, Tennessee
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