William Cooper, Ida Cooper v. Asbestos Defendants
Published: May 22, 2010 | Result Date: Oct. 22, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC08274970 Verdict – Defense
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
William H. Armstrong
(DeHay & Elliston LLP)
Marte J. Bassi
(Bassi, Edlin, Huie & Blum LLP)
Mortimer H. Hartwell
(Vinson & Elkins LLP)
Edward R. Hugo
(Hugo Parker LLP)
Michael L. Fox
(Duane Morris LLP)
Joseph Duffy
(Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP)
David T. Biderman
(Perkins Coie LLP)
Facts
Plaintiffs William and Ida Cooper brought suit against several manufacturers whose products they alleged utilized asbestos.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiffs contended that the manufacturers caused William Cooper to be exposed to asbestos. The plaintiffs contended that defendants should have warned William Cooper of their defective products.
Injuries
William Cooper claimed asbestosis. Ida Cooper claimed loss of consortium.
Result
A verdict was returned for the defense.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Dec. 17, 2008.
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