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Marko Law Secured $75 Million Verdict in Record-Breaking Premises Liability Case

Marko Law Secured $75 Million Verdict in Record-Breaking Premises Liability Case

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Angad Chatha
July 1, 2025
Marko Law Secured $75 Million Verdict in Record-Breaking Premises Liability Case

Marko Law made Michigan legal history when it secured a $75.6 million jury verdict in a catastrophic injury case involving an HVAC explosion at a Kroger facility. The verdict marked the largest premises liability award ever recorded in the state, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for delivering justice against powerful corporate defendants.

The Incident: A Preventable Workplace Disaster

Brian Mierendorf, an HVAC technician, performed routine maintenance at a Kroger location when a defective refrigerant line exploded. The blast severed both of Brian’s hands and left him with permanent, life-altering injuries.

Kroger failed to mai

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Negligence
Corporate accountability
Defective equipment