Kaz v. Berkeley Concrete Pumping Co. and Dolan Concrete Construction, Inc.
- Resolution Date:
- November 15, 2006
- Practice Areas:
- Industrial Accidents, Premises Liability, Construction Injuries
- Synopsis:
- On July 12, 2004, Joe Kaz was working as a plumber at a commercial construction project.
As he neared a concrete pumping hose, he heard a loud popping sound. The pump's hose uncoupled
and swung without restraint. As it swung, the hose, filled with pressurized concrete, whipped
into Kaz's left knee and up into his left upper thigh and groin. The impact knocked him off his
feet onto a metal deck, twisting his right knee.
The damage from the accident has prevented Kaz from returning to his job as a plumber. Defendants contended Kaz's right knee was not injured in the incident. They also contended Kaz had degenerative conditions in his right knee from a prior right knee work injury. The jury unanimously found the defendants' negligence caused Kaz's career-ending knee injury. - Attorneys:
-
Eustace de Saint Phalle
Miles Cooper - Resolution:
- $2.1 Million