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Product Liability

Aug. 12, 2000

Movie Machine

Renowned Hollywood cinematographer Donald Peterman, whose credits include the feature films "Men In Black," "Splash" and "Cocoon," won a $5 million cash settlement under the representation of lead counsel Eric F. Yuhl, along with co-counsel Michael R. Rhames and Christopher P. Yuhl, in a product liability claim against both a camera crane manufacturer and a supplier. By Kelly E. Lee.

By Kelly E. Lee
        Renowned Hollywood cinematographer Donald Peterman, whose credits include the feature films "Men In Black," "Splash" and "Cocoon," won a $5 million cash settlement under the representation of lead counsel Eric F. Yuhl, along with co-counsel Michael R. Rhames and Christopher P. Yuhl, in a product liability claim against both a camera crane manufacturer and a sup...

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