Tag: Battery
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Chemical Engineering Expert Witness’ Findings from the Battery Failure Investigation Excluded
On March 12, 2019, a fire broke out at a Forest River manufacturing facility. American Home Assurance Company, a subrogee of Forest River, says a lithium-ion battery from a Makita power drill is to blame. American sued both Makita Corporation of America and Makita U.S.A., Inc. under Indiana’s Product Liability Act. The two companies (called…
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Consumer Product Safety Expert Witness’ Testimony About the Availability of Pop-up Warning Technology Excluded
On June 20, 2015 at approximately 1:00 am, Thomas Power was using the Elitebook while at a 24-hour gym with the computer balanced directly on his lap. After using the computer for approximately 20-60 minutes, the laptop exploded into flame, burning Power’s legs. He sustained serious injuries, including burns requiring a skin graft, hydrotherapy, catheterization, and intravenous…