Topics: Negligence, Products Liability, tobacco, Engle Progeny, Florida, Cooper v. R.J. Reynolds
Topics: Toxic Torts, Products Liability, Asbestos, California
Howard Spier claims his client, Manuel Valdes, was injured in a railway depot yard accident. Jurors Monday found in favor of U.S. Sugar and its short-line railroad in Valdes $2.1 million FELA suit against the companies. Watch the trial on demand.
Topics: Negligence, Florida, Transportation, Valdes v. US Sugar
Topics: Premises Liability, Negligence, Georgia
Lawrenceville, GA—The family of a 24-year-old electrical worker who was killed when struck by a 1000-pound counterweight in a steel mill was awarded $4.75 million (subject to reduction due to apportionment of fault) by a Gwinnett State Court jury in a wrongful death case against manufacturer Gerdau Ameristeel. James Edward Lanier v. Gerdau Ameristeel US, Inc. (12-C-06887).
