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Date: 12-23-2005
Case Style: Guillermina Leyva v. Wheelabrator Corporation and International Surface Preparation Corporation
Case Number: 030904265
Judge: Unknown
Court: Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Robert Brand, Middletown, New Jersey
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
Guillermina Leyva sued Wheelabrator Corporation on a products liability theory for the injuries she sustained when her arm was crushed when it got caught in a piece of equipment. She underwent 12 surgeries before trial and claimed that two more would be required. The blood vessels dominate right arm were torn away and she lost the use of the arm. The specifics of the claims made by the plaintiff are not available.
The defenses asserted by the defendant are not available.
Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $20 million.
Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown
Defendant's Experts: Unknown
Comments: None