Latex Index
February 1999 through January 2000
Volume 3, Issues #1-12

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GUIDE TO ISSUE NUMBERS AND PUBLICATION DATES

ISSUE DATE

#1 ………………………….. February 1999

#2 ………………………….. March 1999

#3 ………………………….. April 1999

#4 ………………………….. May 1999

#5 ………………………….. June 1999

#6 ………………………….. July 1999

#7 ………………………….. August 1999

#8 ………………………….. September 1999

#9 ………………………….. October 1999

#10 ………………………… November 1999

#11 ………………………… December 1999

#12 ………………………… January 2000

SECTION I:

SUBJECT INDEX

ADVISORIES / RECOMMENDATIONS / STUDIES / TESTS

Article identifies latex as asthma agent, Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p12

California study finds alternatives to latex are not as reliable, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p10C

Guidance available on managing latex in health care facilities, Iss. 12, April 2000, p12

Italian researchers: Exposure to drugs may cause reaction, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p10

New England researchers: latex allergens in food may cause reactions, Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p15

New research on latex allergy released by scientists, Iss. 12, April 2000, p12

Pacifiers may cause latex allergy in infants, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p11

Research suggests those treating children are less likely to have allergy, Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p15

Scientist questions conclusions reached in latex study, Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p12

Scientists: shrub could be possible latex alternative, Iss. 2, June 1999, p12

Spanish study: Slate cutters may be at risk for allergy, Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p14*

Standards agency suggests limiting powder levels, Iss. 1, May 1999, p6*

Study says some reactions are the result of skin test, Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p12*

ALLERGY TESTING

New allergy test method pending before the FDA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p11

ARBITRATION

Jakpor v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p5C

BILLS / REGULATIONS

Bill to ban powdered latex dies in Washington House, Iss. 2, June 1999, p11

Indiana legislation pushes latex allergy education, not glove ban, Iss. 1, May 1999, p13C

OSHA=s technical bulletin released, industry responds, Iss. 1, May 1999, p5G

BREACH of WARRANTY (EXPRESS/IMPLIED)

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p6B

Kauffman, Treena K., et al. v. Ansell Healthcare Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2000, p6B

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p4A

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

BRIGHT LINE DISMISSALS

Bixby v. Tillotsen Healthcare Corp., Iss. 3, July 1999, p13G

Boggs v. Allegiance Healthcare, et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p4I

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May 1999, p4I; Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p9D

Marshall, et al. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p12B; Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p11*

CALL for LITIGATION

Editorial accuses AG of seeking to >extort= latex money, Iss. 12, April 2000, p11

CHOICE of FORUM

[See VENUE, Choice of Forum]

CHOICE of LAW

Safeskin Insurance Management Inc., et al. v. Pacific Indemnity Co., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p10*

COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL, DOCTRINE of

Marshall, et al. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p4B

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p9E

CONCEALMENT / NON-DISCLOSURE / SUPPRESSION

Caron, Suzanne and Louis, et al. v. Health Industry Manufacturers Association, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p5C

Health Industry Manufacturers Association v. Jennifer F. Crabb, Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p4A

Jakpor v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p5C

Kauffman, Treena K., et al. v. Ansell Healthcare Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2000, p6B

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p9B

CONFLICT of INTEREST

Contract between Dr. Koop, glove maker is uncovered, Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p15

CONSOLIDATION of CASES

In Re: New York Latex Glove Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p9A

CONSPIRACY

McFarlane, Valerie v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p10D

CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES

Right to Privacy

Marshall, et al. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p4B

ACONSUMER PRODUCTS@

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 2, June 1999, p5GH; Iss. 3, July 1999, p6HL

DAMAGES

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p12D

Vivonetto, Karen S. v. Baxter International, Iss. 2, June 1999, p7D

Award of Damages, Excessiveness

Green, Linda M. v. Smith & Nephew, AHP, Inc., Iss. 2, June 1999, P3E

Compensatory Damages

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p9B

Punitive Damages

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p9B

DEFECTIVE PRODUCT

Bennett v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

Green, Linda M. v. Smith & Nephew AHP, Inc., Iss. 2, June 1999, p3E; Iss. 3, July 1999, p7F

Kauffman, Treena K., et al. v. Ansell Healthcare Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2000, p6B

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

DEMURRER

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p9B

DISCOVERY

Confidentiality/Protective Orders

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p12D

Medical Records

Marshall, et al. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p4B

DISCRIMINATION

Sanders, Anna, et al. v. Maine Medical Center, Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p8G

DUTY to WARN

[See FAILURE to WARN/DUTY to WARN]

EVIDENCE

Expert Testimony

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p9A

Green, Linda M. v. Smith & Nephew, AHP, Inc., Iss. 2, June 1999, p3E

EXPERTS

Breslawec, Dr. Helyna:

Clark, Kirsten v. Baxter International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11

Cacioli, Paul:

Green, Linda M. v. Smith & Nephew, AHP, Inc., Iss. 2, June 1999, p3E

Charpin, Dr. Denis:

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3C

Granady, Dr. Lynelle:

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3C

Hammond, Dr. Paula:

Clark, Kirsten v. Baxter International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11

Hyland, Carol:

Clark, Kirsten v. Baxter International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11

Kyper, Charles H.:

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3C

Lawghery, Dr. Kenneth R.:

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3C

Levy, Dr. Barry S.:

Clark, Kirsten v. Baxter International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11

Pendle, Thomas:

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3C

Stevenson, Dr. Donald D.:

Clark, Kirsten v. Baxter International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11

Subramaniam, Dr. Anantakrishnan:

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3C

Sweinberg, Sharon Kay:

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3C

Vervloet, Dr. Daniel:

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3C

Wedner, Dr. James H.:

Clark, Kirsten v. Baxter International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11

Weiss, Dr. Jay:

Clark, Kirsten v. Baxter International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11

FAILURE to WARN

Green, Linda M. v. Smith & Nephew, AHP, Inc., Iss. 2, June 1999, p3E

Jakpor v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, P5c

Kauffman, Treena K., et al. v. Ansell Healthcare Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2000, p6B

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

Vivonetto, Karen S. v. Baxter International, Iss. 2, June 1999, p7D

FEDERAL NEWS

Consumer Product Safety Commission receives petition from activist to name latex a strong sensitizer, Iss. 12, April 2000, P7e

Former dentist with latex allergy testifies before Congress, Iss. 12, April 2000, p8C

NIOSH proposes studies, brochure for latex allergy education, Iss. 12, April 2000, p7

FORUM NON CONVENIENS

[See VENUE, Forum Non Conveniens]

FRAUD

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p6B

McGinnis, Christine v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p6EF*

INDUSTRY NEWS

Financial

Bangkok glove exporters seeing red as sales decline, Iss. 2, June 1999, p12

Mergers and Acquisitions

Dow Chemical Corp. to buy General Latex, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p10

INSURANCE ISSUES

Assignment of Rights

Safeskin Insurance Management Inc., et al. v. Pacific Indemnity Co., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p10*

Bad Faith

Becton Dickinson & Co. v. Adriatic Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p9H

Breach of Contract

Becton Dickinson & Co. v. Adriatic Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p9H

Duty to Defend / Defense Costs

Becton Dickinson & Co. v. Adriatic Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p9H

Safeskin Insurance Management Inc., et al. v. Pacific Indemnity Co., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p10*

Pro Rata Allocation of Defense Costs

Safeskin Insurance Management Inc., et al. v. Pacific Indemnity Co., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p10*

Excess Carrier

Safeskin Insurance Management Inc., et al. v. Pacific Indemnity Co., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p10*

Indemnity

Becton Dickinson & Co. v. Adriatic Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p9H

Primary Carrier

Safeskin Insurance Management Inc., et al. v. Pacific Indemnity Co., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p10*

Subrogation

Safeskin Insurance Management Inc., et al. v. Pacific Indemnity Co., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p10*

JURISDICTION

Personal (In Personam) Jurisdiction

Caron, Suzanne and Louis, et al. v. Health Industry Manufacturers Association, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p5C

Health Industry Manufacturers Association v. Jennifer F. Crabb, Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p4A

Venuto, Victoria, et al. v. Aladan Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p3DEFGH

LEGISLATION, FEDERAL

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Consumer Product Safety Commission receives petition from activist to name latex a strong sensitizer, Iss. 12, April 2000, p7E

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 2, June 1999, p5GH; Iss. 3, July 1999, P6HL; Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p4A

LEGISLATION, STATE

Florida

Florida Judicial Administrative Rules:

McFarlane, Valerie v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Rule 2.060(d), Iss. 2, June 1999, p6ABC

Illinois

Illinois Mental Health Act:

Marshall, et al. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p4B

Iowa

Iowa=s Workers= Compensation Code:

St. Luke=s Hospital and United Fire & Casualty Co. v. Debra M. Gray, Chapter 85 and 85A, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p10F

Maine

Maine Human Rights Act:

Sanders, Anna, et al. v. Maine Medical Center, Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p8G

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Long Arm Statute:

Caron, Suzanne and Louis, et al. v. Health Industry Manufacturers Association, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p5C

LOSS of CONSORTIUM

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

Vivonetto, Karen S. v. Baxter International, Iss. 2, June 1999, p7D

MALICE

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p6B

MARKET SHARE and ENTERPRISE LIABILITY

McFarlane, Valerie v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 2, June 1999, p6ABC; Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p10D

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

MDL MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Etkowicz v. Allegiance Healthcare, et al., MDL court dumps 1 bellwether case, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p6

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Judges conference touches issues of discovery, experts, Iss. 1, May 1999, p9E; MDL court orders response to revised merits interrogatories, threatens sanctions, Iss. 1, May 1999, p10A; MDL order sets new discovery deadlines, Iss. 1, May 1999, p11F; MDL latex court to establish escrow fund for plaintiffs= group, Iss. 3, July 1999, p11A; MDL touches on testimony, submission of joint reports, Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p8F; MDL plaintiffs= committee responds to motion that limits scope of deposition, Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p6A; Case management order 53: generic expert deadlines, Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p12B; Former Baxter employee questioned about quality, glove manufacturing issues, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p3FG; Tillotson objects to order allowing late deposition, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p4E; Proposed case management order would start remands; 5 cases will be chosen for trials in Philadelphia, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p6

Swiatkowski, Karen v. Safeskin Corp., et al., MDL plaintiff answers call for discovery sanctions, Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, P12*; CMO 53 puts federal cases on >fast track= to trial, Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p6J; MDL court switches gears; may pass torch to state courts in latex litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p9; CMO 54 sets privilege log deadlines, Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p10I; Tillotson scraps objection to recommendation that allowed Tibbetts deposition, Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p11G; MDL order sets guidelines for reinstatement of Baxter, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p9E; MDL court sets deadline for interrogatories response, Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p9F; MDL court issues plaintiffs damages questionnaire, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p4C

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Jakpor v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p5C

MEDICAL STUDIES

[See ADVISORIES, RECOMMENDATIONS, STUDIES, TESTS]

MEDICAL TESTS

[See ADVISORIES, RECOMMENDATIONS, STUDIES, TESTS]

NEGLIGENCE

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p6B

Jakpor v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p5C

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 2, June 1999, p5GH

McFarlane, Valerie v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 2, June 1999, P6abc

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p12D

Vivonetto, Karen S. v. Baxter International, Iss. 2, June 1999, p7D

NEW PRODUCTS

New allergy test method pending before the FDA, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p11

NON-DISCLOSURE

[See CONCEALMENT/NON-DISCLOSURE/SUPPRESSION]

NON-SUIT

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p13, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p9E

OTHER LITIGATION NOT DEALING WITH LATEX GLOVES PRODUCT LIABILITY

Locklear Reporting v. Sills Cummis Radin Tischman Epstein & Gross, et al., Court reporting firm sues latex glove MDL lawyers over alleged copying scam, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p4A

PREEMPTION

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 3, July 1999, p6HL; Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p4A

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Bixby v. Tillotsen Healthcare Corp., Iss. 3, July 1999, p13G

Marshall, et al. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p10B; Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p10D

In Re: New Hampshire Latex Product Liability Litigation, Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p12B; Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p6C

PRODUCT LIABILITY

Strict Liability

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p6B

Green, Linda M. v. Smith & Nephew, AHP, Inc., Iss. 2, June 1999, p3E

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 2, June 1999, p5GH

McFarlane, Valerie v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 2, June 1999, p6ABC

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p9B

PROTECTIVE ORDERS

[See DISCOVERY, Confidentiality/Protective Orders]

RECOMMENDATIONS

[See ADVISORIES, RECOMMENDATIONS, STUDIES, TESTS]

REGULATORY

FDA issues new guidance for glove industry, suggests classification, label changes, Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p4

FDA grants variance for in vitro device makers, Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p13C

FDA extends period for hearing comments on latex glove changes, Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p14

FDA issues draft guidance for expiration date testing, Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p14

RES JUDICATA, DOCTRINE of

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p9E

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

Illinois woman stricken with latex allergy awarded S.S. benefits, Iss. 2, June 1999, p11*

SETTLEMENTS

British hospital worker accepts >six-figure= deal for alleged latex allergy, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p5

Bruggancate, Greta Ten v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 12, April 2000, p4

SIGNIFICANT CASES NOT DEALING WITH LATEX GLOVES PRODUCT LIABILITY

Cassidy, Karen v. SmithKline Beecham, Pennsylvania lawsuit says SmithKline hid arthritic lyme vaccine consequences, Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p9*

STATE COURTS UPDATE

California

In Re: Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, California latex court finalizes trial schedules, Iss. 2, June 1999, p8F; California telephonic rulings in Clark and others address arbitration, expert issues, Iss. 3, July 1999, p3D; California judge agrees plaintiffs need more Medline information, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p5F

Illinois

Marshall, et al. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Order sets deadline for discovery, dismissals in Illinois state cases, Iss. 3, July 1999, p12B

Iowa

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p12

New Jersey

In Re: New Jersey Latex Litigation, New Jersey Special Master recommends Feb. 2000 trial date for state cases, Iss. 3, July 1999, p12E; Bellwether expected to be chosen from 3 N.J. cases, Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p10

Wisconsin

Green, Linda M. v. Smith & Nephew AHP, Inc., Plaintiff in Wisconsin appeal wants more space, time to clarify evidence for court, Iss. 3, July 1999, p7F

Woodhull v. Dash Medical Gloves Inc., Next Wisconsin glove trial scheduled for Nov. 8, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p4; Wisconsin glove trial adjourned from Nov. 8, Iss. 7, Nov.1999, p13

STATUTE of LIMITATIONS

Armenta v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p5C

Brown v. Baxter Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p9B

Bugarin v. Baxter, Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p4A

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p6B

Clark, Kirsten v. Baxter International, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p3B*

Kellett, Philip B., et al. v. Ansell Medical, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p6CDE

LaLonde v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p5C

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 2, June 1999, p5GH

McGinnis, Christine v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p6EF*

Morson v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p5C

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p13; Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p9E

STRICT LIABILITY

[See PRODUCT LIABILITY]

SUIT

Amendment of Plaint

McFarlane, Valerie v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p10D

Yeterian v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p6B

Failure to State Claim

Caron, Suzanne and Louis, et al. v. Health Industry Manufacturers Association, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p5C

Joinder of Parties

In Re: California Coordinated Latex Glove Cases, Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p12D

Voluntary Dismissal

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p13

SUPPRESSION

[See CONCEALMENT/NON-DISCLOSURE/SUPPRESSION]

TRANSFER of CASES

Conditional Transfers

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May 1999, p11; Iss. 2, June 1999, p8; Iss. 3, July 1999, p11; Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11; Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p12; Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p6; Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p12; Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p9E

Final Transfers

In Re: Latex Gloves Products Liability Litigation, Iss. 1, May 1999, p11; Iss. 2, June 1999, p8; Iss. 3, July 1999, p11; Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p11; Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p12; Iss. 6, Oct. 1999, p6; Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p12; Iss. 12, April 2000, p11

VENUE

Choice of Forum

Kellett, Philip B., et al. v. Ansell Medical, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p6CDE

Forum Non Conveniens

Kellett, Philip B., et al. v. Ansell Medical, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p6CDE; Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p9*

AWARRANTORS@

Matthiesen, Kathy L., et al. v. Iowa Medical Supply Co., Iss. 2, June 1999, p5GH

WORKERS= COMPENSATION

McFarlane, Janet (decedent), et al. v. Dade Correctional Institute, et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p10D

Patterson, Mary Kay v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p9A

Smith, Kathryne L. v. Johnson & Johnson, et al., Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p9E

Workers= compensation claims of alleged latex injuries are on the rise in U.S., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p14*

Allergies as Injuries

Evans, Mary v. Phoebe Berks Health Care Center, Iss. 12, April 2000, p4A

St. Luke=s Hospital and United Fire & Casualty Co. v. Debra M. Gray, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p10F

Lost Earning Capacity

St. Luke=s Hospital and United Fire & Casualty Co. v. Debra M. Gray, Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p10F

AOccupational@ Hazard

Smith, Richard v. Service Tire Truck Center, Iss. 11, Mar. 2000, p4D

ATraining Costs@

Olmsted, Karen v. Kearney Clinic, et al., Iss. 12, April 2000, p6D

WRONGFUL DEATH

McFarlane, Valerie v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 2, June 1999, p6ABC; Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p10D

SECTION II:

MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYERS and INSURANCE COMPANIES INDEX

AA@ COMPANY ORTHODONTICS

Bennett v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

McFarlane, Valerie v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 2, June 1999, p6ABC; Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p10D

Phillips v. AA@ Company Orthodontics, et al., Iss. 3, July 1999, p8*

ADRIATIC INSURANCE CO.

Becton Dickinson & Co. v. Adriatic Insurance Co., et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p9H

ALADAN CORP.

Venuto, Victoria, et al. v. Aladan Corp., et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p3DEFGH

ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE

Boggs v. Allegiance Healthcare, et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p4I

Etkowicz v. Allegiance Healthcare, et al., Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p6

ANSELL HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS INC.

Kauffman, Treena K., et al. v. Ansell Healthcare Products, et al., Iss. 12, April 2000, p6B

ANSELL MEDICAL

Kellett, Philip B., et al. v. Ansell Medical, et al., Iss. 4, Aug. 1999, p6CDE; Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p9*

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP.

Brown v. Baxter Healthcare Inc., et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p9B

LaLonde v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p5C

Marshall, et al. v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 1, May 1999, p10B; Iss. 3, July 1999, p12B; Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p10D; Iss. 5, Sept. 1999, p11*; Iss. 10, Feb. 2000, p4B

McGinnis, Christine v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 8, Dec. 1999, p6EF*

Yeterian v. Baxter Healthcare Corp., et al., Iss. 9, Jan. 2000, p6B

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL

Armenta v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 7, Nov. 1999, p5C

Bruggancate, Greta Ten v. Baxter, et al., Iss. 12, April 2000, p4

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BECTON DICKINSON & CO.

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DADE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE

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DASH MEDICAL GLOVES INC.

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HEALTH INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

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IOWA MEDICAL SUPPLY CO.

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON

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KEARNEY CLINIC

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LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

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MAINE MEDICAL CENTER

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PACIFIC INDEMNITY CO.

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PHOEBE BERKS HEALTH CARE CENTER

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SAFESKIN CORP.

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SAFESKIN INSURANCE MANAGEMENT

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SMITH & NEPHEW AHP, INC.

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