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Aaliyah George v. Johnson Controls, Inc.

Date: 08-04-2010

Case Number: 0916-CV03304

Judge: Sandra C. Midkiff

Court: Circuit Court, Platte County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Robert Langdon, Adam Graves, Jay Burke, Phyllis Norman and Patty Bertelson, Langdon & Emison, Lexington, Missouri.

Defendant's Attorney: Adam Suroff, Polsinelli Shughart P.C., Kansas City, Missouri

Description:

The Family of Aaliyah George, age 2, sued Johnson Controls, Inc. on a products liability theory claiming that the back of a car seat in the automobile broke during a rear end accident causing the head of the driver to hit Aaliyah's head injuring her in 2007.

The defenses asserted by Johnson Controls are not available.

Outcome:

Plaintiffs' verdict for $8 million.

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Aaliyah George v. Johnson Controls, Inc.?

The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $8 million.

Which court heard Aaliyah George v. Johnson Controls, Inc.?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Platte County, Missouri, mo. The presiding judge was Sandra C. Midkiff.

Who were the attorneys in Aaliyah George v. Johnson Controls, Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Robert Langdon, Adam Graves, Jay Burke, Phyllis Norman and Patty Bertelson, Langdon & Emison, Lexington, Missouri.. Defendant's attorney: Adam Suroff, Polsinelli Shughart P.C., Kansas City, Missouri.

When was Aaliyah George v. Johnson Controls, Inc. decided?

This case was decided on August 4, 2010.