CHICAGO — An insurance company and representative of Daphne Williams is suing One World Technologies Inc., doing business as Ryobi Power Tools, and The Home Depot Inc., citing alleged strict product liability and negligence.
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. filed a complaint July 16 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging the defendants manufactured and sold a defective Ryobi 40V Cordless Snow Blower.
According to the complaint, Williams' snow blower ignited and caused a fire and damage to her property on Jan. 31, 2016.
The plaintiff seeks $52,391, plus costs and other relief the court deems proper. It is represented by Michael Scola and Mark Meyers of Grotefeld Hoffman Schleiter Gordon Ochoa & Evinger LLP in Geneva.
Cook County Circuit Court case number 2018L007401