First RSHC Verdict is Victory for Deere & Co.
Matt Fischer and Brian O’Connor Watson successfully defended Deere & Company against claims of negligence and strict product liability after a two week trial in Independence, Missouri. The plaintiff sought millions of dollars in compensatory damages as well as punitive damages. The jury returned a verdict for Deere on all counts. Plaintiff has elected not to appeal the jury’s verdict.
This is the first jury verdict for the Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila team since it was established in 2016.