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Schneidman (Janice), by Schneidman (Dorothy, Samuel) v. Dow Chemical Company, Pittman Moore Company, E.R. Quibb and Sons, Inc., E.R. Squibb and Sons, Olin Corporation, Merrell-Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., National Drug Company, Merck and Co., Sharpe and Dhome, Inc., Merck, Sharpe and Dhome, Miles Laboratories, Inc., Cutter Laboratories, Warner Lampert Company, Eli Lilly and Company

Citations: 857 F.2d 1465; 1988 WL 91922Docket: 88-1157_1

Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; August 5, 1988; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case 857 F.2d 1465, Janice Schneidman, representing Dorothy and Samuel Schneidman, appealed against several pharmaceutical and chemical companies, including Dow Chemical Company, Merck and Co., and others. The appeal was heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on August 5, 1988. The court affirmed the decision of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, presided over by Judge Newcomer. The appellate court's ruling upheld the lower court's findings and did not provide any additional commentary or legal analysis in the summary provided.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Decision

Application: The appellate court confirmed the decision made by the lower court without offering further commentary or analysis, demonstrating deference to the original judgment.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the decision of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, presided over by Judge Newcomer.

Judicial Review by the United States Court of Appeals

Application: The case was reviewed by the appellate court, indicating the procedural right to appeal and the role of appellate courts in examining lower court decisions.

Reasoning: The appeal was heard by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on August 5, 1988.