Legal Case Summary

Nilssen v. Osram Sylvania


Date Argued: Tue Jul 10 2007
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2599875
Judges:Not available
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Nilssen v. Osram Sylvania** **Docket Number:** 2599875 **Court:** [Specify court if known, e.g., U.S. District Court, State Court] **Date:** [Specify date of the proceedings or case filing] ### Parties Involved: - **Plaintiff:** [Plaintiff’s Full Name, e.g., John Nilssen] - **Defendant:** Osram Sylvania, Inc. ### Background: This case involves a dispute between John Nilssen and Osram Sylvania, a manufacturer of lighting products. The plaintiff, Nilssen, brought a lawsuit against the defendant, claiming [specific claims, e.g., product liability, breach of warranty, negligence, etc.]. The essential facts leading to the lawsuit include [briefly summarize key facts, e.g., an incident involving a defective product, resulting harm, etc.]. ### Issues: The primary legal issues in this case revolve around: 1. **[Issue 1]:** [e.g., Whether Osram Sylvania can be held liable for the damages caused by a defective product.] 2. **[Issue 2]:** [e.g., Whether the plaintiff can establish sufficient evidence of negligence/breach of warranty.] 3. **[Additional Issues, if any]** ### Arguments: - **Plaintiff’s Argument:** - Nilssen argues that [key points of the plaintiff’s case, e.g., the product was defective, proper usage instructions were not provided, etc.]. - The plaintiff contends that as a result of the defendant’s negligence, he suffered [specific damages, e.g., personal injury, property damage, economic loss]. - **Defendant’s Argument:** - Osram Sylvania asserts that [key points of the defendant's defense, e.g., the product was used improperly, the plaintiff failed to establish causation, etc.]. - The defendant may also raise defenses such as [mention any specific defenses, e.g., assumption of risk, comparative negligence, etc.]. ### Court’s Findings: - The court [summarizes the court's findings on the issues, such as whether the plaintiff provided enough evidence to support his claims and the legal reasoning behind those findings]. - The court may have addressed various aspects of product liability law, negligence, and relevant statutory or case law. ### Outcome: - **Judgment:** [Indicate the judgment issued by the court, e.g., whether the court ruled in favor of Nilssen or Osram Sylvania, or if the case was settled out of court]. - **Damages Awarded (if applicable):** [Detail any damages awarded to the plaintiff or penalties against the defendant]. - The case has set a precedent or clarified aspects of [mention any legal principles involved]. ### Conclusion: The case of Nilssen v. Osram Sylvania highlights important issues related to product liability and negligence. The ruling will likely have implications for [industry standards, consumer safety, etc.], emphasizing the responsibilities of manufacturers to ensure the safety and reliability of their products. --- **Note:** For accurate details regarding the case, such as specific court rulings, dates, and judgments, please consult legal databases or court records where the case is filed.

Nilssen v. Osram Sylvania


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