La. jury rejects toxic fume claims, says trailer given to man after Katrina not dangerous
By APMonday, March 29, 2010
Jury: Katrina trailer not unreasonably dangerous
NEW ORLEANS — A federal jury has rejected a New Orleans man’s claims that government contractors provided him with a trailer after Hurricane Katrina that exposed him to dangerous fumes.
Eight jurors unanimously decided that a trailer made by Forest River Inc. of Goshen, Ind., and occupied by 39-year-old Lyndon Wright was not unreasonably dangerous in its construction or design.
The jury also found that Shaw Environmental Inc. of Baton Rouge was not negligent in installing Wright’s trailer.
The case is the second of several trials designed to test the merits of and possibly resolve other claims over formaldehyde exposure in the trailers. A jury in September also found in favor of the companies.
Tags: Louisiana, New Orleans, North America, United States
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March 29, 2010: 5:14 pm
If this ruling had been made under the Supervision of any other Federal Judge it would mean the end of this set of suits. However Engelhardt is no different than Proteous- an embarrassment to Louisiana and the Federal bench. This case will get appealed like the last one based on various Engelhardt Rulings. Engelhardt has admitted to limited knowledge of laws in several cases. - Several cases have pending motions for recusal of Engelhardt for Judicial misconduct. Government Attorneys in Washington pray to get Cases assigned to Engelhardts Court room - One of Engelhardts Current Cases has A Government Attorney Instructing IRS Agents to Alter Taxpayer Records in order to secure Favorable Jury verdicts. |
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