Jeffrey Phillips v. Aircap Industries, et al.
Published: Mar. 30, 1995 | Result Date: Feb. 1, 1995 |Case number: BC088392 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
Stephen M. Harber
(McCune & Harber LLP)
Facts
On September 7, 1992, Plaintiff Jeffrey Phillips, a 26-year-old shipping clerk, was cutting his lawn with an MTD/Aircap lawn mower manufactured by Defendant Aircap Industries and equipped with a Briggs & Stratton engine manufactured by the second Defendant. Plaintiff allegedly released the stop bar, causing the engine to die. When he reached down to remove the grass catcher bag, the engine allegedly self-started, and amputated three fingertips.
Settlement Discussions
Defendants contend they made no offers and Plaintiff demanded $750,000 prior to trial. Plaintiff contends Defendant MTD/Aircap offered $1,000 provided Plaintiff returned the lawnmower and dismiss this action.
Specials in Evidence
not disclosed not disclosed
Injuries
Traumatic amputation of three fingertips of the right hand requiring debridement and closure.
Deliberation
3 hours
Poll
10-2
Length
3 weeks
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