Product Liability

CAUSE NO. 155, 133B

PAUL J. CHESTNUT, etc., et al * IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
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Plaintiffs. *
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vs. * WICHITA COUNTY, TEXAS
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DAIMLER CHRYSLER, CORPORATION *
And MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, *
INC., et al. * 78th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
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Defendants. *

PUBLIC CITIZEN, INC. AND THE CENTER FOR AUTO SAFETY, INC.’S
PLEA IN INTERVENTION IN RESPONSE
TO MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA (CANADA), INC.
AND MICHELIN AMERICAS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

 

 

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