Last year (see Jul. 12-14, 2002) we swiped MedPundit’s description and link for an Ohio product liability case: “Two carpet installers who admit they read the label of an adhesive they used, admit they understood the adhesive was flammable and should not be used inside, used it inside anyway, caused an explosion, were burned badly, sued, and won $8 million dollars.” Now a state appeals court has upheld the award. (“In the Region: $8 million award upheld for 2 men”, Akron Beacon Journal, Jun. 20). More on original verdict: National Law Journal, Jul. 26, 2002.
Update: read the label, then ignore it if you like
Last year (see Jul. 12-14, 2002) we swiped MedPundit’s description and link for an Ohio product liability case: “Two carpet installers who admit they read the label of an adhesive they used, admit they understood the adhesive was flammable and should not be used inside, used it inside anyway, caused an explosion, were burned badly, […]
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