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Fed Court Determines Plaintiff’s Complaint Does Not Constitute a “Shotgun Pleading”

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Plaintiff Mallory Ware was diagnosed with lung cancer in May 2020. He alleged his occupational exposure to asbestos and toxic welding fumes caused his illness. He initiated a lawsuit in state court against both premises owners and manufacturers, sellers, suppliers, contractors, and distributors of asbestos-containing products. The plaintiff divided his claims into three counts: (1) negligence against all defendants; (2) strict liability and negligence against the premise defendants; and (3) strict liability and negligence against the …

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