Technician

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

North Little Rock Nail Technician Sentenced to Five Years for Assaulting Customer

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Pulaski County court has found Andrew Nguyen guilty of second-degree sexual assault following allegations that he attacked a patron while working as a nail technician in a North Little Rock salon. The verdict was handed down recently and included a sentence of five years in state prison. The incident, dating back to an unspecified date at the salon, was brought to light after the victim reported Nguyen’s conduct to the authorities, leading to a full investigation by the North Little Rock Police Department. The case gathered significant attention due to … Read more