LANCASTER – A Canadian manufacturer is seeking the finalization of a $1,000 settlement, for injuries sustained by a Lancaster child after she was injured by a microwaved stuffed animal.
C.C. (a minor, by her parent and natural guardian, Amos Clay) of Lancaster filed a petition in the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas on Sept. 2 versus Upper Canada Soap & Candle Makers Corporation, of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
“Petitioner is Upper Canada Soap & Candle, a corporation with their principal place of business located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Petitioner distributed the subject item ‘Hot Snug’, which is a stuffed animal which is warmed in the microwave,” the petition says.
“The subject Hot Snug was sold to an Amos Clay, who resides in Lancaster. C.C. a minor, resides with her father. At some point in time, the Hot Snug injured the minor daughter of Clay. The injuries which are the subject of this settlement were caused when the Hot Snug was warmed in the microwave and then subsequently given to C.C.”
The suit added that the minor plaintiff has recovered from her injuries, which were not permanent.
“C.C. has made a satisfactory recovery from the injuries and her condition has improved. She does not have any functional limitations from her injuries and no further medical treatment is needed. C.C. did not treat at a traditional medical facility for her injuries, as her parents found it more appropriate to practice holistic methods,” the petition states.
“There has been ongoing communication with Clay regarding settling this matter without having to pursue litigation. An offer of $1,000 [was made] to Clay in relation to the injuries sustained by C.C. Clay accepted the proposed settlement. The net settlement payable to Clay is $1,000.”
The plaintiffs have not secured legal counsel.
The defendant is represented by Alexander DiMeo and John T. Donovan of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, in Philadelphia.
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas case CI-22-05386
From the Pennsylvania Record: Reach Courts Reporter Nicholas Malfitano at nick.malfitano@therecordinc.com