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Francis Nemeth v. Brenntag North Amercia
Date: 05-12-2022
Case Number: No.24
Judge: Garica
Court: New York Court of Appeals (Manhattan County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Bryce Friedman
Defendant's Attorney: Seth A. Dymond
Description:
New York, New York personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a product liability theory.
Plaintiff's spouse used a commercial talcum powder daily for a period of more than
ten years during the 1960s and early 1970s. Decades later, she developed mesothelioma and died as a result. Plaintiff brought this action, alleging that use of the cosmetic powder
was a proximate cause of decedent's illness. A jury agreed and awarded damages.
Plaintiff's spouse used a commercial talcum powder daily for a period of more than
ten years during the 1960s and early 1970s. Decades later, she developed mesothelioma and died as a result. Plaintiff brought this action, alleging that use of the cosmetic powder
was a proximate cause of decedent's illness. A jury agreed and awarded damages.
Outcome:
Judgment not withstanding the verdict in favor of Defendants affirmed on appeal.
See: https://www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/Decisions/2022/Apr22/24opn22-Decision.pdf
See: https://www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/Decisions/2022/Apr22/24opn22-Decision.pdf
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Francis Nemeth v. Brenntag North Amercia?
The outcome was: Judgment not withstanding the verdict in favor of Defendants affirmed on appeal. See: https://www.nycourts.gov/ctapps/Decisions/2022/Apr22/24opn22-Decision.pdf
Which court heard Francis Nemeth v. Brenntag North Amercia?
This case was heard in New York Court of Appeals (Manhattan County), NY. The presiding judge was Garica.
Who were the attorneys in Francis Nemeth v. Brenntag North Amercia?
Plaintiff's attorney: Bryce Friedman. Defendant's attorney: Seth A. Dymond.
When was Francis Nemeth v. Brenntag North Amercia decided?
This case was decided on May 12, 2022.