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Niki Bell v. MasterCraft Boat Co
Date: 06-10-2011
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Court: Superior Court, Butte County, California
Plaintiff's Attorney: Roger Dreyer
Defendant's Attorney: Thomas Dale Nielsen
Description:
Niki Bell, age 27, sued MasterCraft Boat, Co. on a products liability theory claiming that she was injured in a boating accident on Lake Oroville as a result of defects in the MasterCraft X45 boat that caused its front end to submerge during a turn and throw Bell and another woman into the water on July 9, 2006. The boat's propeller hit Bell in the head, fracturing her skull and ripping out an eye.
Defendant denied that the boat was defective and claimed that the accident was caused by reckless driving, not the boat.
Defendant denied that the boat was defective and claimed that the accident was caused by reckless driving, not the boat.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $30 million for Bell and $500,000 of the other passenger who was injured.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Niki Bell v. MasterCraft Boat Co?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $30 million for Bell and $500,000 of the other passenger who was injured.
Which court heard Niki Bell v. MasterCraft Boat Co?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Butte County, California, CA.
Who were the attorneys in Niki Bell v. MasterCraft Boat Co?
Plaintiff's attorney: Roger Dreyer. Defendant's attorney: Thomas Dale Nielsen.
When was Niki Bell v. MasterCraft Boat Co decided?
This case was decided on June 10, 2011.