Tag: Lid
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Mechanical Engineering Expert’s Testimony on the Mechanical Interlock Design Admitted
While preparing a roast in her Magic Chef 7-in-1 Multicooker, Tarsha Allgood was injured when the device’s lid opened causing its “scalding hot contents to be forcefully ejected from the pressure cooker.” Allgood filed this lawsuit against CNA International, Inc. d/b/a MC Appliance Corporation raising claims under North Carolina law for inadequate warning, inadequate design,…
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Accident Reconstruction Expert’s Testimony About the Lid Locking Mechanism Admitted
This is a product liability case involving a Breville BPR600XL pressure cooker (the “Pressure Cooker”). Plaintiff, Hannah Frazier, claimed that suffered permanent injuries to her abdomen when the Pressure Cooker exploded, spraying super-heated liquid and steam across her body. The Plaintiff retained Jeffrey D. Hyatt of Specialized Testing & Forensic Laboratory to inspect and test…
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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,…
