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Maryland factors in Texas

14 Texas opinions name it 3 courts 1930–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc.green
tex · 2004 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2015
2 sentences

2015See In re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., 145 S.W.3d 203 , 207–10 (Tex.2004) (holding consolidation was abuse of discretion based on “Maryland factors”); see also In re Bennett, 960 S.W.2d 35, 40 (Tex.1997) (holding that a scheme designed to subvert random case assignment “breeds disrespect for and threatens the integrity of our judicial system.”).

2005See In re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., 145 S.W.3d 203, 207-10 (Tex.2004) (holding consolidation was abuse of discretion based on “Maryland factors”); see also In re Bennett, 960 S.W.2d 35, 40 (Tex.1997) (holding that a scheme designed to subvert random case assignment “breeds disrespect for and threatens the integrity of our judicial system.”).

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In Re Ethyl Corp.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 6 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–2007
2 sentences

2006The Maryland factors include: “(1) common worksite; (2) similar occupation; (3) similar time of exposure; (4) type of disease; (5) whether plaintiffs were living or deceased; (6) status of discovery in each case; (7) whether all plaintiffs were represented by the same counsel; and (8) type of cancer alleged.” Id. at 611 .

2006The Maryland factors include: “(1) common worksite; (2) similar occupation; (3) similar time of exposure; (4) type of disease; (5) whether plaintiffs were living or deceased; (6) status of discovery in each case; (7) whether all plaintiffs were represented by the same counsel; and (8) type of cancer alleged.” Id. at 611 .

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In Re Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.green
tex · 1998 · cited in 3 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1999
2 sentences

1999See id. at 603-04 (citing In re Ethyl Corp. , 975 S.W.2d 606, 611-15 (Tex. 1998)).

1999See Bristol-Meyers Squibb , 975 S.W.2d at 604.

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In Re Bennettgreen
tex · 1998 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2005–2015
2 sentences

2015See In re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., 145 S.W.3d 203 , 207–10 (Tex.2004) (holding consolidation was abuse of discretion based on “Maryland factors”); see also In re Bennett, 960 S.W.2d 35, 40 (Tex.1997) (holding that a scheme designed to subvert random case assignment “breeds disrespect for and threatens the integrity of our judicial system.”).

2005See In re Van Waters & Rogers, Inc., 145 S.W.3d 203, 207-10 (Tex.2004) (holding consolidation was abuse of discretion based on “Maryland factors”); see also In re Bennett, 960 S.W.2d 35, 40 (Tex.1997) (holding that a scheme designed to subvert random case assignment “breeds disrespect for and threatens the integrity of our judicial system.”).

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Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. v. Martingreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1999
2 sentences

1999See Martin, 942 S.W.2d at 712 (applying the Maryland factors and affirming the consolidation of claims from twelve workers exposed to asbestos).

1999See Martin, 942 S.W.2d at 712 (applying the Maryland factors and affirming the consolidation of claims from twelve workers exposed to asbestos).

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Swisher v. Bradygreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999Swisher, 98 S.Ct. at 2702-03, 2708 .

1999Swisher, 98 S.Ct. at 2702-03, 2708 .

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cluster 658550green
ca2 · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See In re Repetitive Stress Injury Litig., 11 F.3d 368, 373 (2d Cir.1993).

1998See In re Repetitive Stress Injury Litig., 11 F.3d 368, 373 (2d Cir.1993).

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Consorti v. Armstrong World Industriesgreen
ca2 · 1995 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See In re New York Asbestos Litig. 149 F.R.D. 490, 496-98 (S.D.N.Y.1933) V^ccisshig the Maryland factors), aff'd sub nom Consorti, 72 F.3d 1003 .

1998See In re New York Asbestos Litig. 149 F.R.D. 490, 496-98 (S.D.N.Y.1933) V^ccisshig the Maryland factors), aff'd sub nom Consorti, 72 F.3d 1003 .

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Malcolm v. Keene Corporationgreen
ca2 · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998The Maryland factors are "(1) common worksite; (2) similar occupation; (3) similar time of exposure; (4) type of disease; (5) whether plaintiffs were living or deceased; (6) status of discovery in each case; (7) whether all plaintiffs were represented by the same counsel; and (8) type of cancer alleged." Martin, 942 S.W.2d at 717 (referring to the Maryland factors as the Malcolm factors); see also Malcolm v. National Gypsum Co., 995 F.2d 346, 350-51 (2d Cir.1993).

1998The Maryland factors are "(1) common worksite; (2) similar occupation; (3) similar time of exposure; (4) type of disease; (5) whether plaintiffs were living or deceased; (6) status of discovery in each case; (7) whether all plaintiffs were represented by the same counsel; and (8) type of cancer alleged." Martin, 942 S.W.2d at 717 (referring to the Maryland factors as the Malcolm factors); see also Malcolm v. National Gypsum Co., 995 F.2d 346, 350-51 (2d Cir.1993).

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In re New York Asbestos Litigationgreen
nysd · 1993 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See In re New York Asbestos Litig., 149 F.R.D. 490, 496-98 (S.D.N.Y.1993) (discussing the Maryland factors), aff'd sub nom.

1998See In re New York Asbestos Litig., 149 F.R.D. 490, 496-98 (S.D.N.Y.1993) (discussing the Maryland factors), aff'd sub nom.

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Texas Farmers Insurance Co. v. Sorianogreen
tex · 1994 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997In Texas Farmers Insurance Company v. Soriano, 881 S.W.2d 312, 317 (Tex.1994), the Court stated that it “has never recognized a cause of action for breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing where the insurer fails to settle third-party claims against its insured.” A Stowers claim is not a bad faith claim.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Maryland v. Craig green
scotus · 1990
2 sentences

2022In Craig, the Supreme Court rejected a defendant’s Sixth Amendment challenge, upholding a Maryland rule that allowed child victims of abuse to testify by one-way closed-circuit television from outside the courtroom. 3 This may have been because the defendant moved out of the videoframe he shared with defense counsel. –8– Id. at 858 .

2022In Craig, the Supreme Court rejected a defendant’s Sixth Amendment challenge, upholding a Maryland rule that allowed child victims of abuse to testify by one-way closed-circuit television from outside the courtroom. 3 This may have been because the defendant moved out of the videoframe he shared with defense counsel. –8– Id. at 858 .

12022–2022
Maryland Insurance Co. v. Head Industrial Coatings & Services, Inc. green
texapp · 1995
1 sentence

1997The court remanded Maryland’s claim against Gans & Smith for a new trial. 906 S.W.2d 218 .

11997–1997
North Texas Building & Loan Ass'n v. Hay green
texapp · 1900
2 sentences

1930Loan Ass’n v. Hay, 23 Tex. Civ.

1930Loan Ass’n v. Hay, 23 Tex. Civ.

11930–1930

Where else courts name it

MD 294 (1912–2025) DC 31 (1958–2022) TX 14 (1930–2022) DE 7 (1970–1983) AL 7 (1930–2005) MI 6 (2022–2022) OH 5 (1967–2000) NY 4 (1954–2012) PA 4 (1965–1983) TN 4 (2004–2019) CA 3 (1978–1990) NV 3 (2018–2018) IL 3 (1978–2015) MN 3 (1896–1986) NM 3 (1937–1994) VA 3 (1989–2012) MS 3 (2000–2005) LA 2 (2011–2013) NJ 2 (1932–1989) IA 2 (1911–1990) AZ 2 (1931–2025) NC 2 (1995–2004) KY 2 (2005–2022) NE 2 (1935–2005) SC 2 (1988–2004) IN 2 (1938–1995) KS 2 (2016–2018)

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