Case |
Pippitt v. LIttleton School Dist. #6, Denver Dist Ct CA 82CV8161 |
Attorney |
Charles E. Weaver of Wood, Ris & Hames, 1775 17th St. #1600, Denver, CO 303-863-7700, fax 303-830-8772 |
Representing |
Plaintiff |
Testimony |
-- Report -- Acrylic skylight in school gymnasium had embrittled in Colorado sunlight and this weakness led to severe injury of a cheerleader who fell through the skylight. |
Outcome |
Settlement. |
Case |
Allstate Ins. (Mindlin) v. Sibley Plumbing et al, Eagle Cty CO Dist Ct 96CV219 |
Attorney |
Jim Puga, formerly with Godfrey Associates, 4643 S. Ulster #920, Denver, CO 80231, tel 303-228-0700, fax 303-228-0701; now with Leventhal & Brown, PC, 950 S. Cherry St., Denver CO 80206, tel 303-759-9945, fax 303-759-9692 |
Representing |
Defendant pipe manufacturer |
Testimony |
-- Report -- Analysis confirmed that CPVC pipe in a fire sprinkler system had been filled with propylene glycol/water antifreeze solution, contrary to pipe manufacturer's instructions. Pipe failure and water damage was caused by environmental stress cracking due to the glycol. |
Outcome |
Settled, manufacturer was absolved. Plumber paid. |
Case |
Missouri Beef Packers v. Plasti-Drum |
Attorney |
Glen McCann of Knipmeyer, McCann, Fish & Smith, 1800 Power & Light Bldg, Kansas City MO 64105, tel 816-221-9500, fax 816-221-3147 |
Representing |
Plaintiff |
Testimony |
Report and deposition. A defective plastic drum broke upon impact. Tests showed that exemplar drums did not meet specifications as marked, DOT E-6800-55 |
Outcome |
Settlement |
Case |
Pierce Packing Co. v. Western Insulfoam 13th Judicial Dist MT, Yellowstone Cty No. 68421 |
Attorney |
David Veeder of Veeder Law Firm, 400 N. Broadway, Billings MT 59101, tel 406-248-9156, fax 406-252-4110 |
Representing |
Plaintiff |
Testimony |
Report and Trial Testimony. Insulating foam (expanded polystyrene) was defective, improperly fused and dimensionally unstable, leading to leakage through roof of freezer and refrigerator rooms. Damages included meat rejected by Department of Agriculture Inspectors. |
Outcome |
Bench verdict in favor of plaintiff. |
Case |
Fried v Brass Craft et al, Circuit Ct, Jackson Cty MO, case 99-CV-2324, Div 8 |
Attorney |
Brian J. Madden, Lathrop & Gage, 2345 Grand Blvd #2800, Kansas City MO 64108, tel 816-292-2000, fax 816-292-2001 |
Representing |
Plaintiff |
Testimony |
Report and deposition, polyacetal nut on a faucet connector split, was defective, caused 3rd degree burns on elderly person |
Outcome |
Settlement |