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Shermeker Pollard v. Sherwin-Williams Co.

Date: 06-27-2009

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Court: Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Mississippi

Plaintiff's Attorney: Tim Porter, Jackson, Mississippi

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Description:

Shermeker Pollard, individually and on behalf of Trellvion Gaines sued Sherwin-Williams Co. on a products liability theory claiming that her son was harmed as a direct result of having eaten lead-contaminated paint chips.

The defenses asserted by Sherwin-Williams are not available.

Mississippi Supreme Court number: 2009-CA-01866-SCT

The Sherwin-Williams Company v. Trellvion Gaines, a Minor By and Through His Natural Mother, Legal Guardian and Next Friend, Sherneker Pollard; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2000-0604; Ruling Date: 07/09/2009; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Motion to Supplement Record Excerpts is denied. Order entered.

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Plaintiff's verdict for $7 million. (Reversed by the Mississippi Supreme Court.)

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About This Case

What was the outcome of Shermeker Pollard v. Sherwin-Williams Co.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $7 million. (Reversed by the Mississippi Supreme Court.)

Which court heard Shermeker Pollard v. Sherwin-Williams Co.?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Jefferson County, Mississippi, MS.

Who were the attorneys in Shermeker Pollard v. Sherwin-Williams Co.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Tim Porter, Jackson, Mississippi.

When was Shermeker Pollard v. Sherwin-Williams Co. decided?

This case was decided on June 27, 2009.