Cunningham Law Firm

Burn Cases

Case Summaries

Since 2003 the Cunningham Law Firm has obtained compensation on behalf of our clients either through settlement or jury verdicts totaling $140,000,000.  The majority of these cases were settled after formal mediations with the terms of the settlements to remain confidential. Thus we are prohibited from disclosing the amounts of some of these cases.  The settlements and verdicts below represent just a sampling of some of the cases we have successfully settled or brought to trial for our clients.

Defective Oven Range

Two minor children, ages 12 and 3, were severely burned due to the leakage of natural gas from a defectively designed oven range.  Jury verdict totaling $43,112,000.

Defective Stereo Amplifier

26-year-old husband and wife suffered burn injuries in their home as a result of a defective stereo amplifier.  Case settled after formal mediation for $600,000.

Gas Tank Explosion

41-year-old man was severely burned after his vehicle collided with a 1979 GMC pickup truck causing the truck’s side saddle gas tank to explode.  Case settled after formal mediation.  Terms of settlement confidential.

Defective Water Dispenser

15-month-old girl was burned by scalding hot water due to failure of a child proof lever.  Case settled with the terms of the settlement confidential.

Defective Infant Swing

15-week-old infant suffered chemical burns after a dry cell battery leaked onto her head from an unsealed overhead battery compartment while seated within an infant cradle swing.  Case settled after formal mediation.  Terms of settlement confidential.

Natural Gas Explosion

Twin brothers ages 3 severely burned when their apartment exploded due to a natural gas leak.  Case settled after formal mediation.  Terms of settlement confidential.

Natural Gas Explosion

Two minor children, ages 5 and 2, and their mother were severely burned when their mobile home exploded due to a natural gas leak.  Case settled after formal mediation.  Terms of settlement confidential.

House Propane Explosion

44-year-old man suffered severe burn injuries when his house exploded due to a propane gas leak.  Case settled after formal mediation.  Terms of the settlement confidential.

Scald Injury at Amusement Park

3-year-old girl was burned after scalding hot chocolate was spilled onto her while she was seated within a stroller.  Case settled with the terms of the settlement confidential.

Motor Vehicle Fire

40-year-old man sustained burn injuries after his vehicle burst into flames after a truck collided into the back end of his vehicle. Case settled with the terms of the settlement confidential.

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