Refrigerant

"California Man Awarded $77 Million After Life-Altering Refrigerant Explosion at Kroger"

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OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — A man from Michigan suffered life-altering injuries when a refrigerant explosion occurred at a Kroger supermarket in Bloomfield Township in 2022. A jury recently awarded him nearly $77 million in damages, a decision welcomed by the man’s family, yet they acknowledge that no amount of money can restore what was lost. Jon Marko, the attorney representing Brian Mierendorf, expressed the mixed emotions surrounding the jury’s verdict. “It’s bittersweet,” he said. “While we’re pleased with the ruling, it doesn’t bring back Brian’s hands.” Mierendorf, a 37-year-old pipefitter and HVAC technician, sustained severe … Read more

"Michigan Man Awarded $77 Million After Life-Altering Refrigerant Explosion at Kroger"

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OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — A Michigan man lost most of his hands due to a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger supermarket in 2022, leading to a jury’s landmark decision this week to award him nearly $77 million in damages. Brian Mierendorf, a 37-year-old pipefitter and HVAC technician, has spent the last three years navigating the traumatic aftermath of the incident, which his attorney described as “bittersweet.” Jon Marko, representing Mierendorf, expressed satisfaction with the jury’s verdict, emphasizing that no amount of money can restore what has been lost. He stated, “We’re happy with the verdict, … Read more

Heroic Technician Wins $75 Million After Life-Altering Injury in Kroger Refrigerant Explosion

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — A jury has awarded $75 million in damages to a Michigan HVAC technician who incurred significant injuries while responding to a refrigerant leak at a Kroger store in 2022. Brian Mierendorf, who lost several fingers in the incident, underwent 25 surgeries as a result of a chemical explosion that took place in the Bloomfield Hills store. The incident occurred on February 1, 2022, when Mierendorf arrived to perform maintenance on a refrigeration system. While working, he encountered a leak from an R-22 refrigerant line, a substance that is both toxic and … Read more

Michigan Jury Delivers Over $75 Million Verdict for HVAC Technician Severely Injured in Kroger Refrigerant Explosion

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DETROIT — A jury in Michigan has awarded over $75 million to an HVAC technician who was severely injured by a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger store. The incident occurred in February 2022 when Brian Mierendorf responded to a maintenance call regarding refrigeration lines, resulting in devastating injuries to his hands that have since required numerous surgeries. Mierendorf’s attorney, Jon Marko, revealed the jury’s decision on June 17, describing it as a landmark verdict in premises liability cases in Michigan. The jury considered both economic and non-economic damages for Mierendorf and his wife, Heather, related … Read more