$7M
Product Liability
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Case Details
Federal jury awarded a bricklayer-carpenter, Jerry Ross, whose left hand was nearly severed by a Black & Decker power miter saw lacking a right side lower blade guard. The saw was found to be unreasonably dangerous. Initial award was $12 million ($10 million punitive, $2 million compensatory). Appeals court later reduced punitive damages to $5 million, making the total $7 million.
Additional Notes
Case of Jerry Ross. Initial jury verdict was $12 million, reduced to $7 million after appeal.