GAULDING v. CELOTEX CORP.

No. C-7615.

772 S.W.2d 66 (1989)

John Allen GAULDING, et al., Petitioners, v. The CELOTEX CORPORATION, et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court of Texas.

June 7, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frederick M. Baron and Brent M. Rosenthal, Dallas, for petitioners.

Elizabeth M. Thompson, Houston, for Celotex Corp.

Gary D. Elliston and Kevin J. Cook, of Dehay & Blanchard, Dallas, for Nat. Gypsum Co., U.S. Gypsum Corp., Keene Corp. and GAF Corp.


GONZALEZ, Justice.

This asbestos products liability case is one of first impression in Texas. Petitioners concede that they are unable to identify the specific manufacturer of a product and therefore seek to impose collective liability against a number of possible tortfeasors. Suit was brought by the survivors of Ethel Gaulding, deceased, against Celotex Corporation, National Gypsum Company, United States Gypsum Company, Keene Corporation, and G.A.F. Corporation,...

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