{"id":2090360,"date":"2023-11-04T17:59:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T21:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cooking-spray-burn-victim-awarded-7-1-million-in-damages-after-can-exploded-into-a-fireball\/"},"modified":"2023-11-04T18:02:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T22:02:15","slug":"cooking-spray-burn-victim-awarded-7-1-million-in-damages-after-can-exploded-into-a-fireball","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cooking-spray-burn-victim-awarded-7-1-million-in-damages-after-can-exploded-into-a-fireball\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooking spray burn victim receives $7.1 million in damages due to fiery can explosion."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcooking-spray-burn-victim-awarded-7-1-million-in-damages-after-can-exploded-into-a-fireball%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2090360&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Conagra Brands Ordered to Pay $7.1 Million \u2064to Burn Victim in Cooking Spray Lawsuit<\/h2>\n<p>A\u2062 jury in Illinois has delivered a verdict against Conagra Brands, the parent company of popular cooking spray brand Pam,\u2062 ordering\u2064 them \u2062to pay $7.1 million in damages to Tammy \u2064Reese, a Pennsylvania woman\u200d who \u2063suffered severe burns in a workplace accident. The\u200c incident occurred in 2017 when a can of Swell cooking spray exploded, engulfing Ms. Reese in flames.<\/p>\n<p>This ruling sets a\u200d precedent for numerous other burn victims \u200cacross the country who have experienced similar accidents involving Conagra-made cooking spray brands. The verdict includes\u200c $3.1 million in compensatory damages and $4 million in punitive damages.<\/p>\n<p>According to the lawsuit,\u2064 Ms. Reese sustained deep\u200b second-degree burns\u2062 on her head, face, arms, and hands, resulting in long-term physical \u2062limitations. Craig Smith, \u2063one \u2062of her lawyers, stated that scar tissue continues to restrict her movement\u2063 even six years later.<\/p>\n<p>Conagra\u200d Brands \u200chas expressed disagreement with the jury&#8217;s decision, emphasizing their commitment to product safety. The company is considering legal options, \u200dincluding \u2064an appeal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related \u2064Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Best Buy Recalls Nearly 1 Million Pressure Cookers Due to Possible Burn \u2062Hazard<\/h3>\n<p>10\/31\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Toyota Not Advising\u2062 People to Park Recalled RAV4 SUVs Outdoors Despite Reports of Engine Fires<\/h3>\n<p>11\/4\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to\u200d Mr. Smith, there are over \u200c50 pending cases against Conagra from\u2063 burn victims \u200dnationwide. The company has refused to issue a product \u2062recall for the &#8220;defective&#8221;\u200b cans, which has\u2062 raised \u200cconcerns among legal representatives.<\/p>\n<p>The accidents\u2064 involved various spray can models\u200c manufactured between 2011 and 2019, \u200butilizing a venting system with a\u200c lower heat threshold. When exposed\u2062 to excessive heat, the cans release their flammable contents into the air, leading to dangerous \u2063situations.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cooking-spray-burn-victim-awarded-7-1-million-in-damages-after-can-exploded-into-a-fireball\/\" title=\"Cooking spray burn victim receives .1 million in damages due to fiery can explosion.\">identify \u200bvented cooking spray \u2063cans<\/a> by checking for\u2063 four small U-shaped slits at the\u200c bottom. Larger cans, typically\u200b 10 oz. or more, are more likely to be affected.<\/p>\n<p>The incident involving Ms. Reese occurred when the cooking spray can, stored on a shelf above the \u2064stove, exploded. Similar incidents have been reported across the country, highlighting the potential dangers of storing these\u2062 cans\u2064 near\u200b heat \u200dsources.<\/p>\n<p>In response \u2062to previous lawsuits, Conagra stated that the vent system was used on a limited number of\u2064 cans and was eliminated during a product redesign in 2019. The company also emphasized the presence of clear warning \u2064labels on their cooking spray products.<\/p>\n<p><em>By Claire Savage<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063 How does\u2062 the ruling against Conagra Brands \u2063serve as a wake-up call \u200cfor other manufacturers in terms of the importance of rigorous product testing \u200cand safety measures<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Burns over 30% of her body \u200bas\u2062 a\u2062 result \u200bof the \u2062explosion. She was working\u200b in a restaurant kitchen when the incident occurred. The explosion was allegedly caused \u200cby a defect in the \u2062can&#8217;s design or\u2063 manufacturing process, leading to the release of pressurized contents and subsequent ignition.<\/p>\n<p>The jury found Conagra Brands negligent in its duty to ensure the safety of its products. The verdict sends a strong\u200c message\u200c to the company and others in the industry that they\u2062 must\u2064 prioritize consumer\u200b safety and thoroughly test their products before bringing them \u2062to market.<\/p>\n<p>This\u200c ruling is an\u200d important step towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rubio-targets-tyranny-of-nationless-woke-corporations-in-new-bill\/\" title=\"Rubio Targets \u2018Tyranny\u2019 Of \u2018Nationless\u2019 Woke Corporations In New Bill\">holding corporations accountable<\/a> \u200dfor the\u2062 harm they cause. Burn injuries can have lifelong physical, \u2064emotional, and financial consequences for victims. Ms. Reese&#8217;s case highlights the devastating impact workplace accidents \u2062can have\u2062 on individuals and \u200bthe\u2064 need for companies to take responsibility for their products.<\/p>\n<p>Cooking spray\u2064 is a commonly used product in households and professional kitchens, and consumers must be able to trust that the products\u200d they purchase are safe to use. The explosion \u2062of a can of\u200c cooking spray not\u2064 only poses a significant risk of burn \u2063injuries \u2062but\u2064 also presents a fire hazard \u200bthat could potentially cause extensive property damage and\u2063 harm to others nearby.<\/p>\n<p>The compensatory damages awarded to \u2064Ms. Reese\u200d are meant to\u2063 cover her \u200cmedical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. Additionally, the\u2062 jury awarded punitive damages to punish\u2063 Conagra Brands for its negligent\u2062 actions and to \u200dserve as a \u200bdeterrent to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-plane-crash-three-dead-after-aircraft-hits-hangar-shortly-after-takeoff\/\" title=\"Three killed in California plane crash as aircraft collides with hangar after takeoff.\">prevent\u200b similar incidents<\/a> from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n<p>This case serves as a\u2063 wake-up \u200ccall for\u200c other manufacturers in \u2063the industry. \u2062It highlights \u2062the importance \u200cof rigorous product testing, quality control processes, and clear warning \u200blabels. \u2064Companies cannot \u200cafford to overlook\u2063 safety measures or cut corners. \u2062The consequences\u200c can be severe, \u2064not only \u200dfor the victims but also\u200b for the reputation and financial stability of the company involved.<\/p>\n<p>It \u200bis essential for consumers to exercise\u200d caution when using cooking \u2062spray \u2062or any other\u2064 household \u2063product, as accidents can\u200c happen even with seemingly innocent items. Following safety guidelines, such as\u200b keeping \u200dcooking\u2063 sprays away\u200b from\u200b open flames and\u200b ensuring \u2062proper storage, can help reduce the \u200crisk of accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Burn \u200cinjuries are preventable, \u2063and companies must prioritize the \u2062safety of their customers. This ruling should \u2064serve as a reminder to all \u200dmanufacturers to reevaluate their product safety \u200cprotocols and take necessary steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kamala-gif-tiff-sparks-mandatory-anti-racism-training-at-cornell\/\" title=\"Kamala GIF Tiff Sparks Mandatory \u2018Anti-Racism\u2019 Training at Cornell\">prevent similar incidents<\/a> from occurring. Consumers deserve \u2063the assurance\u200c that the products they use are safe and have undergone thorough testing.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the verdict\u2064 against \u2063Conagra Brands in the cooking spray \u200clawsuit\u200c highlights the importance of product safety and holding\u2062 corporations accountable for their\u2062 actions. This landmark ruling not only provides justice \u200dfor Ms. Reese but also sets a\u2063 precedent for other burn victims who have suffered due to negligent manufacturing or design. \u200cIt serves as\u200d a reminder to all manufacturers\u200d to prioritize consumer safety and take proactive steps to \u200bprevent \u200charm\u200d to their\u200d customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHICAGO\u2014Conagra Brands, based in Chicago, has been ordered by an Illinois jury to pay $7.1 million to Tammy Reese. In 2017, a can of cooking spray caught fire in her workplace kitchen, causing severe injuries. 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