Waupaca Elevator Class Action

 

The Waupaca Elevator Class Action is a great example of this. It was a manufacturer's fault for not supplying the correct parts or warning customers of a potentially defective elevator. A high-speed braking device installed seven months earlier was the only solution to prevent the accident from occurring. Although the company was aware of the defect, it did not make the necessary repairs and failed to notify customers. The lawsuit seeks compensation for the damage and injuries caused by the malfunction.

The class action against Waupaca was brought because the company was negligent in providing adequate customer service and a timely resolution for a defect in an elevator. The manufacturer had plenty of time to fix the problem, but instead focused on solutions that caused more harm than good. As a result, the public continues to suffer from the defective elevator. Contact an attorney today for a free evaluation. You can fill out a short form for a no-obligation case evaluation.

The Waupaca Elevator Class Action Company has recalled over eight thousand residential elevators because they could fall without warning. The company's recall occurred from 1979 to 2008 and is responsible for over a dozen incidents of unexpected falls. During those 12 cases, at least one elevator fell on the property of the victim, resulting in strains and broken bones. Ultimately, the lawsuit will seek compensation for victims.

While the Waupaca elevator manufacturer was aware of the defect, it decided to pursue a different solution. The company failed to evaluate the defective gearbox in the elevator, and instead encouraged dealers to increase routine maintenance. They also failed to conduct an inspection, and pushed for an aftermarket brake device that was faulty. The company was unable to make a decision about replacement parts until years later. This case is an example of this type of class action.

In this case, the company failed to adequately notify customers of the defective elevator. However, the manufacturer had ample time to correct the problem, and the company's representatives were encouraged to increase the number of routine maintenance appointments. The dealers were not trained to evaluate the defective gearbox, and pushed for an aftermarket brake device that was faulty. The law requires that a plaintiff file a lawsuit within six years of the date of the incident.

The company failed to fix the defective gearbox, a critical component that allows the elevator to work properly. The elevator had to be fixed before the accident occurred. In the meantime, the company allegedly ignored the defect and pushed for a faulty gearbox replacement. The court found that the manufacturer knowingly and negligently caused the defective gearbox, and that it should have acted to remedy the situation.