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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Alicea v. Cincinnati Incorporated - Court Opinion
The First Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court's summary judgment in favor of Cincinnati Incorporated in a product liability case. The court found a material factual dispute regarding the design defect claim for a laser-cutting system that caused a fatal accident. The ruling allows the estate's design-related claims to proceed.
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