Settlements

Facts: Mr. Bennett suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after an animal was found in the propane system at his residence. The animal acted like a cork in the propane system, blocking the escape of harmful carbon monoxide fumes to the chimney.

Settlement: A confidential six-figure settlement was reached on behalf of Mr. Bennett.

Facts: A young boy had been burned by an electrical shock in approximately 1995. The claim was predicated on the fact that the power company in making installation of the power line stretched and pulled the electrical lines at the house, causing a short, which in turn caused an electrical fire in the garage.

Settlement: The Beattie Law Firm obtained a settlement for the boy of $1,500,000.

Facts: Mr. Ryan lost his life and Mr. Nissen was severely and permanently injured when an anhydrous ammonia tank ruptured. The tank ruptured due to a defective weld and it had been in adequately inspected over the years. Plaintiff sued the tank manufacturers and the anhydrous ammonia manufacturers on the basis of failure to warn regarding adequately inspecting tanks.

Settlement: $9,600,000 plus $2 million of settlements from settling defendants.

Facts: Mr. and Mrs. Simbroten, both Native Americans, received burns in a propane gas explosion in Minnesota. The case was brought against based on negligent failure to warn and the lack of a gas detector. The case was tried in Federal Court for two days, and then settled by way of mediation. There were also claims of comparative fault.

Settlement: The case settled for approximately $850,000.

Facts: Mr. Mahr was critically burned in a propane gas explosion in a winter cabin in Wisconsin. The case against the retailer was brought based on negligent failure to warn.

Settlement: The Mahr Law Firm obtained a significant confidential settlement for Mr. Mahr.

Facts: Mrs. Neidig was killed and there were eight other persons injured when a leaking 22 gallon propane tank exploded in Albert City, Iowa. The propane tank lacked adequate corrosion protection, and the entire propane system design was flawed.

Settlement: A confidential settlement was obtained prior to trial on behalf of Mrs. Neidig.

Facts: The client’s house exploded and burned when the father of a minor was attempting to transfer propane from a larger cylinder to a smaller cylinder. A suit was filed based upon failure of the propane gas retailer to adequately warn regarding the dangers of transferring propane from one cylinder to another.

Settlement: After three years of litigation, a “confidential” settlement was obtained on behalf of our clients.

Facts: Client purchased a 20 lb. pound cylinder to provide heat to his house following a storm that knocked the power out to his residence. He took the cylinder to the defendant retailer to have it re-filled. Two hours later, when he returned, he smelled gas and attempted to carry the cylinder out of the house. When he picked up the cylinder, the house exploded.

Settlement: The McAleer Law Firm obtained a confidential settlement on behalf of its client.

Facts: Client purchased a 20 lb. pound cylinder to provide heat to his house as he was building. The cylinder leaked in the unfinished basement.

Settlement: The case was tried in Federal Court for five days. Following a verdict of liability, a “confidential” settlement was reached.

Facts: A house explosion occurred where the client was residing in Minnesota. The case was based on negligent failure to warn, including the need for gas detectors and negligent inspection of the propane gas system.

Settlement: A confidential settlement was obtained prior to trial for Mr. Kruger.