$104M
Near Drowning, Product Liability
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Case Details
14-year-old Lorenzo Peterson suffered severe brain damage after his arm became trapped in a powerful pool suction pump, remaining underwater for 12 minutes. Sta-Rite Industries was aware of suction entrapment risks.
Additional Notes
Award included $32.4 million for medical expenses and $72 million for pain & suffering. The pump could produce a force of up to 700 pounds. Incident occurred in June 2000.