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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

Philadelphia Jury Clears Monsanto in Latest Roundup Cancer Case, Despite Finding Product Defective

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Philadelphia, PA – In a closely-watched legal battle, Bayer’s Monsanto division scored a significant victory this September in a Philadelphia courtroom. A jury found that although Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller was identified as defective, it was not the cause of plaintiff Ryan Young’s non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This ruling delivers a fresh boost to Monsanto amidst a series of legal challenges concerning the safety of its popular herbicide. The case, presided over by Judge Angelo J. Foglietta of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, drew significant attention as it underscored the ongoing debate over Roundup. Despite the jury’s … Read more

Eaton Secures $30 Million Victory in Defective Parts Lawsuit

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Cleveland – A federal jury recently awarded Eaton Corporation a significant $30 million in damages following a lawsuit that involved defective parts provided by Frisby Aerospace. The case, which captured the attention of the manufacturing and industrial sectors, highlighted concerns over quality control and contractual compliance in supply chain relationships. According to legal sources, Eaton, a powerhouse in power management technologies, filed the suit against Frisby Aerospace, now known as Triumph Actuation Systems, after discovering that the supplied parts caused several of Eaton’s products to fail. The issues not only affected Eaton’s production lines but … Read more

New York Jury Orders Harley-Davidson to Pay $287 Million Over Defective Trikes Causing Severe Crashes

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Livingston County, NY — In a landmark decision, a Livingston County jury has ordered Harley-Davidson to pay $287 million in damages related to a lawsuit over defective trike motorcycles that were linked to severe accidents in 2019 and 2020. The decision marks one of the highest punitive damages awards in such a case. The jury ruling mandates the motorcycle giant to compensate Harold Morris with $120 million in punitive damages, paralleled by an equal amount to the estate of his deceased partner, Pamela SinClair. The court also allocated funds to cover medical expenses, pain and … Read more