“Kit” Bookcase Tips Over on Infant: $275,000 Settlement

A 2 year old infant playing in front of a “do-it-yourself” bookcase was killed when the bookcase tipped over. With our expert’s help, we analyzed the loading and tipping characteristics of this particular bookshelf, and the company added a wall bracket and screw, to prevent tip-overs. See images from the computer simulations we have created to help win cases like this one.