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Eugenio Paul Feliciano v. Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Inc.

Date: 03-03-2005

Case Number: CIV431003

Judge: Carol Mittlesteadt

Court: Superior Court, San Mateo County, California

Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown

Defendant's Attorney:

Kurt Geske and Linda Adler of Bowman and Brooke LLP, San Jose, California

Description:

Eugenio Paul Feliciano sued Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Inc. on a products liability theory for the injuries and damages that he sustained as a direct result of having one of his legal amputated below the knee following an accident in which a tire on his forklift split and the vehicle toppled over, fell on him and crushed his leg in January 2003. Feliciano claimed that the Toyota forklift that he was operating at the time of the accident that caused his injuries was defective and unreasonably dangerous. He claimed that the design put excessive stress on the tires.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1.8 million affirmed on appeal.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Eugenio Paul Feliciano v. Toyota Industrial Equipment Man...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.8 million affirmed on appeal.

Which court heard Eugenio Paul Feliciano v. Toyota Industrial Equipment Man...?

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

Who were the attorneys in Eugenio Paul Feliciano v. Toyota Industrial Equipment Man...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: Kurt Geske and Linda Adler of Bowman and Brooke LLP, San Jose, California.

When was Eugenio Paul Feliciano v. Toyota Industrial Equipment Man... decided?

This case was decided on March 3, 2005.