Case Result

$10.9M

Product Liability

2015

Trial Verdict

Chicago, IL

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Case Details

A Cook County, Illinois jury recently returned a verdict of $10,875,622 against a concrete sealer manufacturer, and in favor of a man who was severely burned in a household explosion while using the product to seal his basement floor.

Additional Notes

Andrzej Plizga sustained severe burns (67% of body) from explosion caused by ignition of concrete sealer vapors by water heater pilot light. Product was 'Crystal Clear VOC' by The Euclid Chemical Company. Alleged product too flammable for indoor use and inadequately labeled. Defense argued misuse. Trial lasted three weeks. Medical bills and lost wages totaled $2.7 million. Remainder for pain and suffering, loss of normal life, loss of society, disfigurement. Presided by Judge Lorna E. Propes.

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