A federal judge in Chicago has allowed expert testimony in a courtroom debate over alleged defective design by SharkNinja. The product in question is the Ninja Intellisense Kitchen System, allegedly causing hand injuries due to its circular lid becoming jammed. Despite the defendant’s attempts to disqualify the plaintiff’s expert, Dr. Wade Lanning, who argued the lid’s design caused it to jam, the judge ruled in favor of retaining his testimony.
Learn more about the case in this detailed coverage from Law.com.
The plaintiff, Allyson Bolden, contends that the jamming caused her significant injury, necessitating medical intervention. SharkNinja’s motion to exclude Dr. Lanning’s testimony, citing concerns over his qualifications and the reliability of his opinions, was denied by U.S. District Judge Jorge L. Alonso. For further insights into the ongoing trial proceedings and the legal arguments presented, reference the original court documents and opinions.