Jury Awards Over $50 Million in Damages in Landmark Pressure Cooker Injury Case
Denver, Colo. – In a significant legal decision from a Colorado federal court concluded on December 13, a jury found both Sunbeam Products and Newell Brands liable for multiple counts including failure to warn, defective design, and negligence in association with a severe injury caused by one of their pressure cooker products. The litigation stemmed from an incident involving Claudia Perez, who sustained serious injuries due to the malfunction of the appliance. The jury determined the split of responsibility for the incident, attributing 27% of the fault to Sunbeam, 63% to Newell Brands, and holding … Read more