Gloria Strayhorn, et al v. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al

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OPINION and JUDGMENT filed : The judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED and the plaintiffs' motion to certify their proposed question of law to the Tennessee Supreme Court [4759084-2] is DENIED. Decision for publication. Ronald Lee Gilman (AUTHORING), Richard Allen Griffin, and Jane Branstetter Stranch (CONCURRING IN PART AND DISSENTING IN PART), Circuit Judges. [12-6195, 12-6198, 12-6200, 12-6203, 12-6208, 12-6209, 12-6210] *Pursuant to the opinion correction letter of 12/3/13, the opinion attached to this entry has been corrected.--[Edited 12/03/2013 by CL]

Case: 12-6195

Document: 006111896418

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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
Deborah S. Hunt
Clerk

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Mr. Clarence A. Wilbon
Bass, Berry & Sims
100 Peabody Place
Suite 900
Memphis, TN 38103
Re:

Case Nos. 12-6195/12-6198/12-6200/12-6203/12-6208/12-6209/12-6210,
Gloria Strayhorn, et al v. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al
Originating Case No. : 2:11-cv-02058

Dear Counsel,
The court today announced its decision in the above-styled cases.
Enclosed is a copy of the court's opinion together with the judgment which has been entered
in conformity with Rule 36, Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Yours very truly,
Deborah S. Hunt, Clerk

Cathryn Lovely
Deputy Clerk
cc: Mr. Thomas M. Gould
Enclosures
Mandate to issue.