The Supreme Court of North Dakota reversed the ruling of the
trial court, which severed Joseph M. Vicknair and 14 other
plaintiffs from two asbestos lawsuits involving Phelps Dodge
Industries, Inc.
Judges Gerald W. Vandewalle, William F. Hodny, Ronald E.
Goodman,…
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