Defective

South Florida Man Awarded $3 Million After Defective Takata Airbag Causes Life-Altering Injuries

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MIAMI — A jury in South Florida has awarded $3 million to a man who suffered severe injuries from a malfunctioning airbag during a 2020 traffic accident. The ruling comes after jurors deliberated and reached a verdict for Jose Hernandez on Thursday. Hernandez, who filed a lawsuit in 2022, targeted the Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund, established following Takata’s bankruptcy. His injuries occurred when he was driving his 2005 Honda Civic in Miami. While attempting to make a left turn in December 2020, another vehicle struck his car. His legal representation stated that the … Read more

Jury Awards $20 Million to Woman Injured by Defective Apartment Complex Staircase

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Euless, Texas – A Tarrant County jury recently ruled in favor of Sonji Patmon, a resident of the Village on Post Oak Apartments, awarding her over $20 million in damages for injuries sustained from a fall in 2011 that was allegedly caused by poorly maintained staircases at her housing complex. Patmon’s ordeal began on March 16, 2011, as she descended the stairs from her apartment to the parking lot. During her walk, the staircase reportedly began to move and bounce unexpectedly, leading to her fall and subsequent injuries. Patmon’s legal team argued that this hazardous … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds $2.35 Million Verdict Against Sig Sauer for Defective Pistol in Georgia Self-Shooting Case

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Atlanta, GA — A federal judge in Georgia has upheld a $2.35 million verdict against firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer, asserting that the company’s P320 pistol harbored defects leading to an accidental shooting incident. The judge refuted the gunmaker’s plea for a new trial, stating the arguments presented did not merit reconsideration of the case’s outcome. The litigation stemmed from an incident where a user of the P320 pistol accidentally discharged the firearm, resulting in self-inflicted injuries. The plaintiff’s legal team argued that the weapon’s design was inherently flawed, posing an unreasonable risk to users. Sig … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Awards $11 Million to Veteran Injured by Defective Pistol in Landmark Gun Safety Case

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Philadelphia, PA – A significant legal victory has emerged from Philadelphia as a federal court awarded $11 million in damages to U.S. Army veteran George Abrahams, who suffered injuries from an accidental discharge of his holstered Sig Sauer P320 pistol. The jury concluded that the firearm was defectively designed, marking a key decision against the renowned gun manufacturer. The verdict encompasses $10 million in punitive damages and $1 million in compensatory damages after a three-week trial. This case is noted as the first involving the P320 model in Pennsylvania, bringing to light issues concerning the … Read more