Case |
Cawelo Irrigation District, CA v. United Technologies Inc. |
Attorney |
David Griffin, formerly with Young, Wooldridge, Bakersfield, CA, now Griffin Associates, 41 W. 8th St. #2400, San Diego CA 92101-7915, tel 619-231-3633, fax 619-231-6629 |
Representing |
Plaintiff |
Testimony |
Trial - "Techite" fiberglass pipe was defective in design and, manufacture, as evidenced by much unwetted glass fiber, discontinuous axial reinforcement, and porous gel coat layer. Leakage and bursts of the composite pipes were causes for replacement. |
Outcome |
Jury decision in favor of plaintiff. |
Case |
Fibre Tech v. major resin manufacturer |
Attorney |
Fred J. Lotterhos III of Holland & Knight, 50 N. Laura St. #3900, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, tel 904-798-5545, fax 904-358-1872 |
Representing |
Defendant resin supplier to swimming pool renovator |
Testimony |
--Report- Applicator's formulation and application of defendant's polyester resin were cause for disbonding from swimming pool surfaces, not a defective resin. |
Outcome |
Settlement. |
Case |
United Pacific Hospital v. major fiberglass manufacturer |
Attorney |
Andrew D. Woll, formerly of Barrett, Harper, Woll, Raatz & Stenson, Sacramento, CA tel 916-929-9272; now Woll Law Office, tel 530-626-7654, fax 603-962-7972 |
Representing |
Plaintiff |
Testimony |
Report, Depo and Trial Testimony - Leak in underground storage tank for diesel fuel was due to improper assembly of ribs on the side walls. Ribs deformed and split the fiberglass tank under the stiffener. |
Outcome |
Jury decision in favor of plaintiff. |