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Bartoli v. Hanson Settlement: $7.8 million

Young worker's leg was amputated by defectively designed and manufactured floating rock grinding machine.

Lampley v. Sulzer Ltd. Confidential Settlement

Sportscaster Jim Lampley received a defective hip implant that had to be surgically removed. Suit alleged orthopedic manufacturers knew about the faulty device, which was eventually recalled after Lampley received it.

Rapan v. Dorel Juvenile Group, Cosco and Daimler Chrysler Confidential Settlement

Settlement obtained on behalf of a child who suffered a devastating spinal cord injury. Two-and-a-half-year-old Isaiah Rapan was injured in a crash while secured in a Cosco Grand Explorer shield booster seat in the rear seat of his parent's Jeep Cherokee. GB&W attorneys established that the booster seat and the Jeep car seat were poorly designed and caused Isaiah's injuries.

Doe Individual v. Doe Manufacturer Settlement: $5.5 million

Man received brain injury when morphine pump malfunctioned and caused entire contents of pump to dispense into plaintiff's body.

Doe Individual v. John Doe Corporation Settlement: $2.75 million

Woman received severe burns after the arc of an electric blanket ignited a fire in the house.

Doe Individual v. Doe Corporation Settlement: $2.4 million

A woman was severely burned when the gas dryer placed on the ground in her garage caused the ignition of flammable vapors.

Symes v. Hitachi Verdict: $1.3 million

Mitre saw with defective safety guard severely injured homeowner's hand.

Canela v. Tom's Vending Company Settlement: $1 million

Plaintiff opened the door of a microwave oven at mid-cycle to rotate his food. The interlock system failed and caused deep burns to the nerves and muscles of plaintiff's major hand.

Doe Family v. Doe Corporation Settlement: $1.1 million

Parents brought a products liability action when their young daughter died of asphyxiation after becoming entangled in a mini blind cord.

Doe v Doe Bicycle: Settlement $2.3 million

Seat Clip broke while man was riding his bicycle causing head and neck injuries.

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Much of our firm's work involves taking on large corporations, insurance companies and government agencies. By and large, these entities oppose change and will expend seemingly unlimited resources to preserve the status quo. At GB&W, we relish taking on this level of opposition. Through our many years of practice, our personal injury lawyers and staff have achieved unparalleled success in trial and other forums against these opponents. Taking on these companies serves a dual purpose. First, our efforts help our clients recover the compensation they need to move forward after a life-changing injury. Secondly, our work makes communities safer places to live. In this way, everyone can benefit from our work.

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