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Family of Teen Who Suffered Brain Injury in Cart Ejection Settles Case After Openings in Product Liability Trial

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Nov 2, 2017, 1:18:40 PM

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Atlanta—Hours after openings last week at trial claiming a defect in a powered cart’s design led to a teenager’s brain damage, the teen’s family agreed to a settlement with the cart’s manufacturer. Gardner v. Textron Inc., 14EV001346.

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Topics: Products Liability, Georgia, Gardner v. Textron Inc.

Costco Avoids Potential $18M Verdict In 1st Wrongful Death Trial Over Berry Blend-Linked Hepatitis Outbreak

Posted by David Siegel on Oct 31, 2017, 4:57:45 PM

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Topics: California

$36M Total Verdict, Largest CVN-Covered Engle Award So Far in '17, Smacks Tobacco Cos. in Lung Cancer Trial

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 24, 2017, 9:26:00 AM

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Viera, FL—A Florida state court jury last week handed down verdicts totaling $36 million to the family of a smoker who died from lung cancer they claim was caused by a sweeping conspiracy to hide the dangers of cigarettes.Wallace v. Philip Morris, 2014-CA052862.

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Topics: Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Wallace v. Philip Morris

Trial Set This Week Over Whether Alleged Defect in Powered Cart's Design Caused Teen's Brain Injury

Posted by Arlin Crisco on Oct 23, 2017, 2:43:00 PM

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Atlanta, GA—Trial is scheduled to begin this week against a powered-cart manufacturer accused of responsibility for the lifelong brain damage a Georgia teenager suffered when he was thrown from one of its vehicles during an Independence Day celebration. Gardner v. Textron Inc., 14EV001346.

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Topics: Georgia, Transportation, product liability, Gardner v. Textron Inc.

Closely Watched Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Mesothelioma Trial Resumes After Mistrial

Posted by David Siegel on Oct 20, 2017, 10:33:21 AM

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Topics: Products Liability, Asbestos, California, Talc