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Jurado v. Agri Co-op

Date: 09-16-2002

Case Number: CK-99-177

Judge: Unknown

Court: District Court, Buffalo County, Nebraska

Plaintiff's Attorney: Steve H. Howard and Ronald J. Palagi, Omaha, Nebraska

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:
Negligent accummulation of dust in grain elevator resulted in explosion that burried Juardo-Melendez, age 27, under 10 feet of corn causing him to be asphyxiated.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $2.13 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Jerry Hall, Ames, Iowa, mechanical engineer and Kenneth Wared, Omaha, Nebraska, fire and explosion investigation
Defendant's Experts:
Rodney Nohr, Yankton, South Dakota, engineer
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Jurado v. Agri Co-op?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $2.13 million.

Which court heard Jurado v. Agri Co-op?

This case was heard in District Court, Buffalo County, Nebraska, NE. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Jurado v. Agri Co-op?

Plaintiff's attorney: Steve H. Howard and Ronald J. Palagi, Omaha, Nebraska. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Jurado v. Agri Co-op decided?

This case was decided on September 16, 2002.