A product liability lawsuit has been filed against Pepsico, Inc. The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc, Metal Container Corporation, and New Albertson’s Inc, by a California law firm.
The suit alleges that a Diet Pepsi can exploded in the hand of Lynda Ryan which forced the pull tab to eject and fly at a high rate of speed into Ryan’s left eye and caused catastrophic damage that resulted in 100% vision loss.
Personal Injury from Consumer Products
According to the records so far, Ryan purchased a 12-pack of diet Pepsi form Albertson’s retail outlet in Blythe, California in July 2008. She placed the cans of soda in an ice chest in the back of her vehicle. Over the next few days, Ryan consumed most of the beverages without incident and with no problems with the cars. But on July 9, 2008, Ryan removed one of the three remaining cans and opened it as she normally does. She did not shake the can. But when she pulled the tab the can exploded causing the piece of metal, which usually stays attached to the can to break off and into her left eye.
The Bisnar Chase law firm says the defendants knew or should have known there were inherent vices and defects in the design and manufacturing of Pepsi containers. “We allege that, in order to save money, the defendants used thinner and thinner thickness of the metal used to make the cans and top until it reached the point that the metal would unexpectedly break under normal pressure and usage by consumers, thereby putting profits over the safety of its customers,” says Brian Chase.
Essentially, the companies involved put into the stream of commerce a defective and unsafe product that was likely to eventually hurt someone if used in a normal fashion. Our hearts go out to Ms Ryan who has suffered severe globe rupture, extensive corneal laceration, lens destruction, a corectopic traumatic cataract, among other medical problems with her left eye. She has undergone extensive treatments and she suffers severe pain and mental suffering. Her injuries may be permanent. If you have been injured catastrophically by a product that did not work as promised, an injury attorney will help represent you in seeking the economic damages for the catastrophic injuries and the cost of ongoing medical expenses, the loss of income due to your injuries as well as damages for permanent pain, suffering, disfigurement and mental anguish. You should never be hurt by products that your purchase with the assurance that they are safe for your consumption. #
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