$8.3 million verdict when worker falls as he tries to escape runaway construction hoist. San Francisco County.
Summary
A 39-year-old construction worker falls 50 feet from an out-of-control construction hoist. Injuries result in an amputated arm and severe depression. Swedish manufacturer of the product denies liability, but is found 57% negligent by jury.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: San Francisco County Superior Court / CGC-07-470119
- Type of Case: Construction Site Accident, Products Liability
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff: Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger by Michael A. Kelly, Richard H. Schoenberger and Andrew P. McDevitt, San Francisco, CA
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Attorney for the Defendant: Dryden, Margoles, Schimaneck & Wertz by Frank E. Schimaneck, Susan E. Foe and Randy Wertz, San Francisco, CA