Woman awarded £150,000 after LG phone sparks fire in her home
Summary
A court in Scotland decided that an LG phone was the cause of a fire in a woman's home, leading to her being awarded nearly £150,000 in damages. The phone, which was charging at the time, was found to be defective, causing the fire and the woman's subsequent injuries and work absence.Key Facts
- A fire broke out in Denise Parks' home in Coatbridge on October 31, 2018.
- The fire started in the living room where an LG K8 phone was charging.
- A judge in Edinburgh ruled that the LG phone caused the fire.
- Denise Parks and her husband, Robert, were home when the fire occurred.
- Ms. Parks was treated for smoke inhalation and had a history of anxiety, which worsened after the fire.
- She was off work for over three months due to the incident.
- The court awarded Ms. Parks £149,496 in damages.
- LG shut down its smartphone section in 2021 after facing competition.
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