Charlotte Payne, et al v. Novartis Pharma Corp.

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OPINION and JUDGMENT filed: The district court s grant of summary to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation is REVERSED, and the case is REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of this court. Decision for publication. Eric L. Clay and Jane Branstetter Stranch (AUTHORING), Circuit Judges; Timothy S. Black, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, sitting by designation.

Case: 13-6266

Document: 45-1

Filed: 08/18/2014

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UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT
100 EAST FIFTH STREET, ROOM 540
POTTER STEWART U.S. COURTHOUSE
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202-3988

Deborah S. Hunt
Clerk

Tel. [phone]
www.ca6.uscourts.gov

Filed: August 18, 2014
Mr. Robert E. Johnston
Mr. Eric Gordon Lasker
Ms. Katharine Ruth Latimer
Hollingsworth, 1350 I Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20005
Mr. Clinton Legrand Kelly
Mr. F. Dulin Kelly
629 E. Main Street
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Mr. Dwight Edward Tarwater
Paine, Tarwater, & Bickers
900 S. Gay Street, Suite 2200
Knoxville, TN 37902
Re: Case No. 13-6266, Charolette Payne, et al v. Novartis Pharm. Corp.
Originating Case No. : 1:12-cv-00077
Dear Counsel,
The court today announced its decision in the above-styled case.
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

Case: 13-6266

cc: Ms. Debra Poplin
Enclosures
Mandate to issue.

Document: 45-1

Filed: 08/18/2014

Page: 2