Parts

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

Philadelphia Reaches Settlement with Gun Parts Manufacturers to Halt Sales of ‘Ghost Guns’ in Effort to Curb Gun Violence

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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — In a significant development, two gun parts manufacturers have agreed to temporarily halt sales of their products in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania. The announcement came as city officials settled their lawsuit against Polymer80 and JSD Supply. The companies were accused of perpetuating gun violence by manufacturing and selling untraceable weapons, commonly known as “ghost guns.” The lawsuit was part of a broader legal effort to restrict the marketing of assemble-at-home guns. According to city officials, Philadelphia filed the suit in July, citing the manufacturers’ reckless business practices that threatened public … Read more

McDonald’s Parts Ways with Local Partner, Closes All 12 Outlets in Sri Lanka Amidst Conflict

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Colombo, Sri Lanka – McDonald’s has terminated its agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka, resulting in the closure of all 12 outlets in the country, according to an attorney for the U.S. company. Sanath Wijewardane, the attorney, stated that the decision to end the agreement was due to standard issues. While the stores continued to operate for a few days after the cancellation, they have now ceased operations. The local partner, Abans, declined to comment on the termination of the agreement. However, it has been reported by local media that McDonald’s took legal … Read more

Nissan’s Legal Battle: Failed Attempt to Recover Jury Award from Brake Parts Supplier Raises Questions

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New Orleans, Louisiana – Nissan’s attempt to recoup the jury award it paid to a brake parts supplier has been denied. The automaker had sought to recover the amount it paid to early supplier Robert Bosch LLC after being ordered by a jury to do so. However, a state appeals court in Louisiana rejected Nissan’s bid. In the initial case, a jury had determined that Bosch’s brake control systems were defective and that they had contributed to an accident that injured a passenger in a Nissan vehicle. The jury held Nissan responsible for the injuries … Read more