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2007 Moretti v. Werner Ladder Company. In this products liability case, Plaintiff was allegedly injured when the rope used to raise his new 40' extension ladder broke, causing the ladder extension to fall and strike his right hand. Plaintiff claimed that as a result of the rope failure he could no longer run his roofing business, would have to be retrained in another field, and would have to undergo multiple hand and wrist surgeries, including a fusion of four bones in his hand resulting in 50% loss of range of motion. Mr. Sidran represented the rope manufacturer against allegations that the rope failed due to lack of adequate UV inhibitor resulting in premature UV deterioration and failure of the rope. Plaintiff asked the jury to award over $1 million in economic and noneconomic damages. Defendant's last offer prior to trial was $235,000. Result: After a four day jury trial in the Douglas County District Court in Minden, NV, Judge Gibson presiding, the jury returned a unanimous defense verdict.