Our case-law library holds 3 asbestos decisions from the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1984–2012). Each links to our summary and the full opinion.
- Kind of court: Federal district court
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Decisions
- US v. Fillers (2012). The court denied the defendants' objections to a nine-level sentencing enhancement under USSG § 2Q1.2(b)(2), ruling for the United States and against Fillers, Wood and Mathis.
- Potts v. Celotex Corp. (1988). The district court granted summary judgment to all defendants, including Celotex, and dismissed Elizabeth Potts's mesothelioma suit as barred by Tennessee's one-year statute of limitations.
- Johnson County, Tenn. v. US Gypsum Co. (1984). The court adopted the magistrate's recommendation and granted in part the manufacturers' motions to dismiss: Johnson County's warranty, Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, nuisance and declaratory relief claims were dismissed, while its negligence, strict liability, fraud and punitive damages claims survived.
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“U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee: Asbestos Cases.” AsbestosClaims.Law Library. https://asbestosclaims.law/library/cases/courts/u-s-district-court-eastern-district-of-tennessee.
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