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Delaware Jury Returns Defense Verdict: No Negligence Found in Microwave Oven Installation

Delaware Jury Returns Defense Verdict: No Negligence Found in Microwave Oven Installation

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Nishica Srivastava
July 25, 2024
Delaware Jury Returns Defense Verdict: No Negligence Found in Microwave Oven Installation

David Brown vs Video Tech. Center et.al

On July 17, 2024, in this personal injury lawsuit, the Delaware jury returned a defense verdict after finding no negligence by Video Tech. Center, Inc. in the installation of a microwave oven in David Brown's home.

Case Background

On October 20, 2021, David Brown filed a personal injury lawsuit against Video Tech. Center, Inc. alleging negligence before the Delaware Superior Court, New Castle. Judge Patricia A. Winston presided over this case. [Case number: N21C-10-158]

Cause

The Plaintiff, a Delaware resident, entered a warranty and repair contract with Defendant Video Tech. Center, Inc. d/b/a @ Your Service, a Maryland corporation operating in Delaware. The Plaintiff owned a microwave oven which needed repairing. From March 18, 2020, to April 24, 2020, @ Your Service, through its workers, removed and improperly reinstalled the microwave oven in the cabinetry at David Brown's home. These workers were employed by @ Your Service and acted within the scope of their employment during the removal and reinstallation. On or around May 24, 2020, while attempting to avoid the falling microwave oven at his residence ("The Home"), the Plaintiff suffered severe and lasting injurie

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negligence
personal injury
defense verdict
res ipsa loquitur