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The Estate of Shawn E. Carroll v. Brunswick Corporation, Sea Ray Boats, Brunswick Boat Group
Date: 08-05-2025
Case Number: 2:21-cv-04136
Judge: Brian C. Wimes
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Cole County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Jefferson City, Missouri personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a product liability wrongful death theory.
In May 2020, a fire started in the engine of a recreational power boat (the "Pajivoâ€) on the Lake of the Ozarks, causing an explosion that injured passenger Lauren Wilken and killed passenger Shawn Carroll. This appeal concerns the consequent suit brought by the Carroll family and Wilken against the boat designer, manufacturer, and seller (collectively Brunswickâ€) for defective design, failure to warn, negligence, and wrongful death.
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The plaintiffs' claimed that the district court erroneously denied their Batson challenge. Review of the district court's Batson determination is limited to clear error, see United States v. Johnson, 954 F.3d 1106, 1111 (8th Cir. 2020), reversing if we are "left with the definite and firm conviction that the district court's finding is mistaken,†United States v. Swinney, 970 F.2d 494, 497 (8th Cir. 1992). To prevail on a Batson challenge, the party opposing the strike must establish a prima facie case of discrimination and show that the proponent's proffered reasons for the strike were a pretext for race discrimination. United States v. Maxwell, 473 F.3d 868, 871 (8th Cir. 2007).
In May 2020, a fire started in the engine of a recreational power boat (the "Pajivoâ€) on the Lake of the Ozarks, causing an explosion that injured passenger Lauren Wilken and killed passenger Shawn Carroll. This appeal concerns the consequent suit brought by the Carroll family and Wilken against the boat designer, manufacturer, and seller (collectively Brunswickâ€) for defective design, failure to warn, negligence, and wrongful death.
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The plaintiffs' claimed that the district court erroneously denied their Batson challenge. Review of the district court's Batson determination is limited to clear error, see United States v. Johnson, 954 F.3d 1106, 1111 (8th Cir. 2020), reversing if we are "left with the definite and firm conviction that the district court's finding is mistaken,†United States v. Swinney, 970 F.2d 494, 497 (8th Cir. 1992). To prevail on a Batson challenge, the party opposing the strike must establish a prima facie case of discrimination and show that the proponent's proffered reasons for the strike were a pretext for race discrimination. United States v. Maxwell, 473 F.3d 868, 871 (8th Cir. 2007).
Outcome:
Defendants' verdict.
Affirmed
Affirmed
Plaintiff's Experts:
J. Michael Hunter, marien surveryor
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
About This Case
What was the outcome of The Estate of Shawn E. Carroll v. Brunswick Corporation, ...?
The outcome was: Defendants' verdict. Affirmed
Which court heard The Estate of Shawn E. Carroll v. Brunswick Corporation, ...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Cole County), MO. The presiding judge was Brian C. Wimes.
Who were the attorneys in The Estate of Shawn E. Carroll v. Brunswick Corporation, ...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Jefferson City Personal Injury Law Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Jefferson City Insurance Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was The Estate of Shawn E. Carroll v. Brunswick Corporation, ... decided?
This case was decided on August 5, 2025.