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Products Liability

  • Wyndham vs. ____
    • Settlement: A settlement of $1,500,000 was reached after a two week trial in federal court in Omaha. An exploding railroad shock absorber spewed flaming gases over client resulting in severe burn injuries. The claim was predicated upon defective design of the shock absorber. The defendant claimed that the injured worker was himself at fault for the exploding shock absorber.
  • Daleske v. Farmland, et al. (Story County, Iowa 1996)
    • Facts: Daleske was working in a grain bin and fell into an unguarded auger. He lost one leg and his scrotum. Suit was filed against Farmland for failure to provide guards for said auger.
    • Settlement: After suit was filed but before trial, a substantial confidential settlement was obtained.