$3M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
A man was employed at a laser-cutting company and operated a complex machine used to cut steel. One evening, while at work by himself, he became trapped inside the machine and suffocated. The insurance company contested complete liability, stating the client knew not to be inside of the machine. Attorney Mark Ropchock discovered the workers who had trained the deceased man informed him how to defeat the safety mechanisms of the laser-cutting machine.
Additional Notes
Attorney Mark Ropchock took the case to trial and was successful in obtaining a $3,000,000 verdict, including $1,000,000 in punitive damages.