Legal Opinion
Weigl v. Quincy Specialties Co.
New York Supreme Court
Decided October 23, 2001PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Marcy S. Friedman, J.
In this product liability action, plaintiff Susan Weigl alleged that she sustained injuries as a result of a defective lab coat manufactured by defendant Quincy Specialties Company.1 The action was tried before a jury, which rendered a verdict, dated December 8, 2000, finding defendant liable on negligence, breach of warranty and strict liability theories. The verdict awarded plaintiff $9,410,000 for past pain and suffering, $190,000 for past medical expenses, $400,000 for past loss of earnings, and $10,000,000 for future pain and suffering. Defendant…
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