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Hongli Jing, et al. v. Sheng Hsiang Jen Foods

Date: 07-17-2003

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Mark Forcum

Court: Superior Court, San Mateo County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney: Mike Danko and Terry O'Reilly of O'Reilly, Collins & Danko, Menlo Park, California

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:
Products liability wrongful death claim by the parents to Jeffrey Jing, age 2, who choked on a candy made with konjac jelly on February 22, 2001. He died several days later. His family claimed that the candy, which is referred to as "the deadly mouthful" by the Japanese was defective and unreasonably dangerous.
Outcome:
Judgment in favor of the plaintiffs for $50 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unavailable
Defendant's Experts:
Unavailable
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Hongli Jing, et al. v. Sheng Hsiang Jen Foods?

The outcome was: Judgment in favor of the plaintiffs for $50 million.

Which court heard Hongli Jing, et al. v. Sheng Hsiang Jen Foods?

This case was heard in Superior Court, San Mateo County, California, CA. The presiding judge was Mark Forcum.

Who were the attorneys in Hongli Jing, et al. v. Sheng Hsiang Jen Foods?

Plaintiff's attorney: Mike Danko and Terry O'Reilly of O'Reilly, Collins & Danko, Menlo Park, California. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Hongli Jing, et al. v. Sheng Hsiang Jen Foods decided?

This case was decided on July 17, 2003.