$22M
Product Liability
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Case Details
Cook County jury returned a verdict for plaintiffs in a lethal fire product liability case. A defective electric oil-filled space heater caused a fire in a mobile home, killing four children. Grandparents also suffered burns and emotional trauma. Verdict was followed by a 'high-low' settlement.
Additional Notes
Jury awarded $2.5 million to mother for each child's pain and suffering, $10 million for loss of affection, and almost $2 million to grandparents for physical injuries and emotional trauma. Total verdict almost $22 million. Widely publicized in legal journals.