Civil Litigation
Jul. 29, 2022
Chimney inspector sues over exploding lithium-ion battery
The lawsuit contends that the Eagtac lithium-ion flashlight battery was defectively designed and manufactured, and that the defendants failed to warn consumers that the battery can produce an external short circuit when it encounters metallic objects like coins or car keys, causing the cell to overheat and explode.
A Los Angeles chimney inspector suffered serious burns after a lithium-ion flashlight battery burst into flames in his pants pocket, a lawsuit against Walmart and the manufacturer alleges.
The complaint was filed Wednesday on behalf of Rory Foley by Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman. Foley owns The Chimney Doctor. The lawsuit alleges that Foley suffered severe burns on both legs on account of the battery explosion, which required multiple...
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