Tag: Alternative Design
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Mechanical Engineering Expert Permitted to Testify Despite Lacking Direct Experience with Debalers
On January 21, 2022, James Raeford Hatcher (“Hatcher”), an employee of South East Grinding, was fatally injured while attempting to unjam a debaler at his workplace. His clothing became entangled in the machine, and he was unable to stop its operation. The machine in question—a “Model BBU.90” debaler—was manufactured by Emerging Acquisitions, LLC. Plaintiff Connie…
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Mechanical Engineering Expert’s Opinions on the Shattered French Press Limited
Plaintiff, Wade Mullen, filed a products liability lawsuit against Defendant Bodum USA, Inc. (“Bodum”), claiming damages for injuries he suffered when his Bodum French press shattered and splashed him with hot coffee. Bodum filed a motion to exclude the testimony of Mullen’s expert Mingxi Zheng, an engineer who inspected the shattered French press. Mechanical Engineering…
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Ninja’s Silent Danger: Court Admits Expert’s Warning Claim
Allyson Bolden sued SharkNinja after sustaining injuries while using their Intellisense Kitchen System food processor. Bolden claimed a design defect led to the lid jamming, resulting in her injury when trying to remove it. Defendant SharkNinja challenged the admissibility of Plaintiff’s expert, Dr. Wade Lanning‘s, testimony, arguing his qualifications, reliability, and relevance were lacking. Lanning,…
