Title: Kehm vs. Procter
and Gamble Case File, 1976-1996
Arrangement
Arranged in four major catergories: research, background materials, and related cases; Tom Riley's notes; trial materials; and post-trial materials.
Biographical Note
Tom Riley is a trial lawyer from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He represented the Kehm estate in a successful lawsuit against the Procter and Gamble corporation for the death of Patricia Kehm from Toxic Shock Syndrome caused by Rely tampons. Riley wrote a book on the case called "Price of a Life: One Woman's Death from Toxic Shock," (Adler and Adler, 1986). Though he won the trial, Riley was tried for contempt of court for violating a protective order and releasing documents containing trade secrets from the Procter and Gamble company.
Access Restrictions
Box 7 contains restricted materials dealing with corporate secrets and medical records.