Coffman v. Armstrong International, Inc.

Tennessee Supreme Court

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Merits Stage

Tennessee Supreme Court holds that manufacturers of “bare metal” equipment are not liable for injuries caused by later-added asbestos products made by third parties

January 4, 2021

Click here to view the opinion.

U.S. Chamber joins coalition brief urging Tennessee Supreme Court to clarify that manufacturers of “bare metal” equipment cannot be liable for injuries caused by asbestos products added to their equipment by others

April 13, 2020

Click here to view the coalition brief. Mark A. Behrens of Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. and John M. Kizer of Gentry, Tipton & McLemore, P.C. served as co-counsel for the amici.

Case Documents

U.S. Chamber, et al. Amicus Brief -- Coffman v. Armstrong International, Inc. (Tennesee Supreme Court).pdf

Opinion -- Coffman v. Armstrong International, Inc. (Tennesee Supreme Court).pdf

Dissenting Opinion -- Coffman v. Armstrong International, Inc. (Tennesee Supreme Court).pdf