In a closely watched case, an Ohio federal jury rejected the plaintiffs’ allegations. Retained by Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell A federal jury in a bellwether product-defect class action rejected the plaintiffs’ allegations that some front-loading washers manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation from 2001 to 2009 suffered from a design defect. The jury found that the washers were not negligently designed, and that Whirlpool did not breach any implied warranty. Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell retained Professor Timothy Bresnahan and Cornerstone Research on behalf of Whirlpool to address damages issues in the case. Other law firms for the defense included Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott. Professor Bresnahan testified at trial and in two depositions, and submitted

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