In re Repetitive Stress Injury Litigation
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
11 F.3d 368 (1993)
- Written by Catherine Cotovsky, JD
Facts
A group of workers (workers) (plaintiffs) sued various manufacturers of office equipment (manufacturers) (defendants) via 44 different actions for repetitive stress injuries allegedly caused by using the manufacturers’ products. The workers’ injuries included a myriad of conditions, including but not limited to carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and back pain. The products that the workers claim caused their injuries likewise included a range of equipment, including keyboards, computer screens, and cash registers, among others. The workers were employed by various employers performing various occupations. Upon the workers’ request, the district court consolidated all 44 actions and any subsequent related actions before a single judge. The manufacturers appealed the consolidation orders, but the workers moved to dismiss the appeals because the district court had not certified them as interlocutory appeals.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Winter, J.)
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