Court Awards Millions to Bartender Blinded by Exploding Soda Bottle
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A Tel Aviv court ordered the Tempo company to pay roughly 3.11 million shekels to a bartender who lost an eye due to an exploding Pepsi Max bottle. The judge ruled the product was defective, holding Tempo liable for the injury. The compensation addresses the severe harm caused by the incident.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- A Tel Aviv court ordered Tempo to pay 3.11 million shekels to a bartender.
- The bartender lost vision in one eye from an exploding Pepsi Max bottle.
- The court determined the product was defective.
- Tempo was found liable for the bartender's injury.
The Tel Aviv District Court has ordered the Tempo company to pay approximately 3.11 million shekels in compensation to a bartender who lost vision in one eye. The injury occurred when a Pepsi Max bottle exploded, causing glass shards to strike the bartender.
Presiding Judge [Judge's name not provided in article] ruled that the product was defective, leading to the incident. The court found Tempo liable for the damages sustained by the bartender. The compensation aims to cover the significant harm and loss of sight experienced by the plaintiff.
This ruling underscores the responsibility of manufacturers and distributors to ensure product safety. The substantial payout reflects the severity of the injury and its impact on the bartender's life and livelihood. Further details regarding the specific nature of the defect or the timeline of the incident were not provided in the report.
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