Tag: Candle
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FDA Expert Witness’ Testimony Excluded Because He Did Not Test His Theories
The Plaintiffs — Carmelo Leon and Wanda Leon — brought this action against the Defendants — United Industries Corporation (“UIC”), Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“SBI”), Cutter, and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. (“Home Depot”) — after Carmelo Leon sustained burn injuries during an incident involving a mosquito-repelling candle manufactured and sold by the Defendants. The Defendants initially moved…
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Fire Investigation Expert Witness Deemed Unqualified to Opine on Candle Design
On October 15, 2015, the Plaintiff ignited a brand new Bath & Body Works 3-wick candle and left it burning on her kitchen counter while she put her son to bed. Within 30 minutes, she asserted that the entire liquid wax pool inside the candle jar caught fire, resulting in a phenomenon known as a…
