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    • Bruce Wightman v. J & K Equipment, et al.

    Nov. 5, 1994
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    Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
    Product Liability

    Bruce Wightman v. J & K Equipment, et al.

    Published: Nov. 5, 1994 | Result Date: Aug. 31, 1994 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: 657919 –  $375,000

    Judge

    Francisco F. Firmat

    Court

    Orange Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Sanford M. Gage

    Peter I. Bersin


    Defendant

    Thomas S. Dillard
    (Judicate West)

    Bruce J. Quilligan

    Kevin J. McNaughton
    (Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont)

    Gary K. Kwasniewski

    Leda L. Kalfa

    James P. Zurawski
    (M&Y Personal Injury Lawyers)


    Facts

    Plaintiff, a 52-year-old heavy equipment mechanic, sustained injury to his index finger of his right hand while in the course and scope of employment. Plaintiff was using a grease gun manufactured and distributed by four Defendants to lubricate the fifth Defendant's tractors.

    Settlement Discussions

    Offers and demands were not disclosed.

    Specials in Evidence

    $48,000 $30,000 $100,000

    Injuries

    Grease injection injury requiring surgical removal of the grease; residual limited use of the right index finger and decreased grip strength.


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