$1.5M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Cornell Lester, Jr. burned to death while refueling his truck with diesel fuel contaminated with gasoline. Firm alleged defendant was responsible for contamination.
Additional Notes
Cornell Lester, Jr. (age 27) was burned to death while refueling his truck with diesel fuel. ... Testing of the diesel fuel revealed that there was gasoline was contamination. Heavens’ expert theorized that without said contamination there could not have been ignition or a fire under the circumstances presented. Heavens alleged that defendant was responsible for the contamination was strictly liable for all damages to Mr. Lester’s wife and child.