| Liquid Burns Verdicts & Settlements | Click on case name to purchase report | |
| Verdict & Settlement Disposition | Description | Case Name |
| $10,650,000 | Two men fell on discharge line of sulfuric acid storage tank. Plaintiffs claimed burns due to improper installation of tank. Installers blamed men's employers, alleging safety violations. | Estate of Moyer v. PWI Inc. Philadelphia Co., Pa.; Ct. C. P.; No. 050902173 (10/1/07) |
| $2,160,000 | Aviation fuel caused chemical burns to man on helicopter after crash into water. Helicopter owner stipulated to liability, but disputed man's recovery potential. |
Pace v. Houston Helicopter Brazoria Co., Texas; Dist. Ct.; No. 35784 (2/15/08) |
| $925,000 | 2-year-old was burned when hot soup was spilled on him at childcare center. Mother claimed child's scars will need cosmetic surgery. Center disputed future medical treatment. | Doe v. Unnamed Childcare Center Santa Cruz Co., Calif.; Super. Ct. (4/8/08) |
| $310,000 | Stove tipped, spilling boiling water onto 2-year-old. Mother alleged property owner failed to bolt down stove. Owner claimed bolting not required by building codes when installed. | Doe v. Unnamed Property Owner Santa Ana Co., Calif.; Judicate West (1/1/08) |
| $252,385 | Man paid to use shower at fuel stop, but claimed water became suddenly hot and caused burns. Company alleged it had no constructive or actual notice. | Fontelroy v. Flying J Inc. W.D. Texas; No. SA-06-CA-0814-RF (1/8/08) |
| $145,000 | Woman's lower leg burned while stepping into hot tub. She alleged power pack's improper wiring caused overheating of water. Defendants claimed plaintiff misused product. | Hadley v. Designer Pools Chautauqua Co., N.Y.; Sup. Ct.; No. 1001207/05 (6/4/08) |
| $2,700 | Hot coffee splashed onto patron's leg, burning her. She alleged waitress failed to take due care. Restaurant claimed patron assumed the risk by holding cup during pour. | Nelson v. Dwarf House Inc. Fulton Co., Ga.; State Ct.; No. 2004VS066907H (10/23/07) |
| Defense | Patron at drive-thru spilled hot tea water on hand and wrist, causing burns. She alleged lid not properly secured. Restaurant argued patron liable for hurriedly grabbing cup. | Galvin v. JAC Corp. Montgomery Co., Ohio; Ct. C. P.; No. 2006CV5973 (1/10/08) |
| Defense | Technician claimed burns when air conditioner discharged hot compressed oil. He claimed capacitor used had improper warnings. Manufacturer alleged warnings were proper. | Burin v. Sealed Unit Parts Co. Inc. Camden Co., N.J.; Super. Ct.; No. CAM-L-4628-05 (7/23/08) |
| Defense | Hot oil was thrown into the face of inmate, burning his eyes and face. He alleged improper supervision. Correction facility alleged no prior notice and attack was gang-related. | Hall v. State of New York Albany Co., N.Y.; Ct. of Claims; No. 107826 (1/16/08) |
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