77351195 - man exercising in empty hall
This case involves a 32-year-old male plaintiff who was injured by a doorway pull-up bar in his home. As the plaintiff was using the bar, the bar cracked and fell off the door frame, causing the plaintiff to break his leg and shatter his kneecap. The weight limit for this product was allegedly 250 pounds but the plaintiff only weighed 170 pounds. The product had been purchased 6 months prior it breaking. It was alleged that a design flaw contributed to this accident. An expert in product design and failure analysis was sought to opine on the incident and determine if the product was defective.