Padilla v. Hunter Douglas Window Coverings, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

John Z. Lee, United States District Judge

Maximilian Padilla (“Max”) died at the age of three from strangulation after becoming entangled in the metal beaded cord used to operate the vertical window blinds in his bedroom. The window blind was manufactured by Defendant Hunter Douglas Window Coverings, Inc. (“Hunter Douglas”) Plaintiff Jose Padilla, on behalf of his son, brings this action against Hunter Douglas, asserting claims of common law negligence and breach of warranty. In anticipation of trial, each party has offered two experts: Plaintiff has offered Stuart…