Design Defect Cases

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Recent Design Defect Opinions (6)

Lawrie Anne Molle v. American Honda Motor Co Inc.

Appellate court affirms summary judgment for Honda in motorcycle engine defect case

fladistctapp · 2026-03-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Lawrie Anne Molle v. American Honda Motor Co Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff sued American Honda for injuries su...

Colwell v. Bob & Shawn Ents., L.L.C.

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendants in Contract Dispute

ohioctapp · 2026-03-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Colwell v. Bob & Shawn Ents., L.L.C., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Colwell, sued the defendants, Bob & Shawn Ents., L.L.C., f...

Darlene Ward Pellecer, Individually and as the Administrator of the Estate of Carlos F. Pellecer, and Cynthia Pellecer Keppler, Linda Pellecer Seward, and Bonnie Pellecer Perez v. Werner Co., a Corporation of Delaware

Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Ladder Manufacturer in Wrongful Death Case

la · 2025-10-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Darlene Ward Pellecer, Individually and as the Administrator of the Estate of Carlos F. Pellecer, and Cynthia Pellecer Keppler, Linda Pellecer Seward, and Bonnie Pellecer Perez v. Werner Co., a Corpor...

Gamo v. Merrell

Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Boot Manufacturer in Waterproof Claim Case

calctapp · 2025-08-14 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Gamo v. Merrell, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gamo, sued the defendant, Merrell, alleging that Merrell's product, a "wa...

Keith Slatowski v. Sig Sauer Inc

Third Circuit: No Defect Found in P320 Handgun Under Strict Liability

ca3 · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 40/100

Keith Slatowski v. Sig Sauer Inc, decided by Third Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Keith Slatowski, sued Sig Sauer Inc. alleging that a defect in his P32...

Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America

Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Hyundai in Airbag Defect Case

cal · 2025-03-20 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America, decided by California Supreme Court on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Madrigal, sued Hyundai for injuries sustained when his veh...

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