Other Product Defect Cases
Though Langdon & Emison has developed a prestigious reputation for our work in automotive, trucking and railroad cases, they are not the only kinds of cases that our attorneys litigate. We have litigated claims involving many different types of products. The cases listed below are only a few of the many product liability case our attorneys have litigated and tried to a jury.
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Defective Fan $6 million verdict |
The Masons purchased a fan at Wal-Mart. This fan caught fire and burned a young child to death that was sleeping in the room. The fan did not have a cutoff device that would keep it from overheating and catching fire. A Jackson County, Missouri jury awarded a verdict of $6 million for the family of the 14-month old baby. Click Here to view a news article about this case. |
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Miller v. Massey Ferguson |
Tractor Rollover / Lack of Rollover Protection System (ROPS) $2 million verdict |
A 1966 Massey Ferguson tractor hit a hidden hole and rolled over onto a levy. The tractor was not equipped with ROPS and the driver was killed. The jury awarded a $2 million verdict in this case. Click Here to view a news article about this case. |
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Bolins v. ABC Automobile Dealership |
Explosion / Fire Confidential Settlement |
Bolins suffered severe burns when an employee of an automobile dealership blew up a fuel tank that was being serviced. The explosion occurred as a result of the negligence of a service technician who used a cigarette lighter in an area where gasoline and gasoline vapors were present. This case resulted in a confidential settlement. |
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James v. Kawasaki |
Four-Wheeler Accident Confidential Settlement |
There was a failure of the front right wheel structure on a 4-wheeler resulting in ejection and paraplegia. This case resulted in a confidential settlement. |
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Page v. Ameren UE |
Defective Crane and Electrocution |
A crane came into contact with a high power line. Page was injured in the accident resulting in a triple amputation. This case is currently pending in St. Louis. |
