Opinion ID: 2362271
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: order coordinating pre-trial proceedings

Text: It appears that the above actions are pending in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri; that each suit alleges personal injuries or death due to exposure to asbestos-containing products; that many of the defendants in one case are also defendants in all or some of the other actions; that considerable discovery will be done by the parties in each case; that other actions against many of the defendants are anticipated; that extensive preparation will be necessary in each of these cases and that the orderly administration of justice and the interests of all parties, both in time and economy, lend themselves to a determination that pre-trial proceedings in these cases should be coordinated. For the purposes of coordinating these proceedings and for the purpose of coordinating other procedures as may be hereafter determined by the Court, it is hereby ORDERED THAT: