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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



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