Case Result

$1.8M

Product Liability

2003
Chicago, IL

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Case Details

Jose Galvan, a 46-year-old Chicago Construction laborer, was injured when a 36-inch diamond blade disengaged from a faulty Target Pro 65III Walk Behind Concrete Saw, striking his non-dominant left arm and causing a severe laceration and ulnar nerve injury.

Additional Notes

Settled prior to trial and waiver of workers compensation lien. Strellis & Field, Chartered settled the first reported case against Husqvarna Construction Products for the defective design of the Target Pro 65III Walk Behind Concrete Saw. Recovery included $850,000 from Husqvarna, $850,000 from the general contractor, and an additional $100,000 and a waiver of the workers compensation lien from the plaintiff’s employer. Jose was unable to return to work as a laborer but has returned to the workforce.

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