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Glen and Connie Strong v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.
Date: 08-31-2005
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: 18th Judicial District Circuit Court, Jones County, Mississippi
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Baron & Budd P.C., Dallas, Texas
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Glen and Connie Strong sued E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. for negligently releasing toxic chemicals into the air from its plant in Pass Christian, Mississippi where it manufactured titanium dioxide, a toothpaste ingredient. The plaintiffs claimed that the chemical released by du Pont caused Glen Strong to develope multiple myeloma, an incurable cancer, in 1998.
du Pont denied that any chemicals released from its plant caused or contributed to Strong's illness.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Glen and Connie Strong v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $15.5 million including $14 million in actual damages to Strong and $1.5 million to his wife for emotional distress caused by her husband's illness.
Which court heard Glen and Connie Strong v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.?
This case was heard in 18th Judicial District Circuit Court, Jones County, Mississippi, MS. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Glen and Connie Strong v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Baron & Budd P.C., Dallas, Texas. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Glen and Connie Strong v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. decided?
This case was decided on August 31, 2005.