Fruit Suit Settled by Man Who Claims Del Monte Jar Lid Knocked Him Unconscious
DETROIT (CBS/AP) A Detroit-area man who says he was knocked unconscious by an exploding fruit jar lid has settled his lawsuit against Del Monte Foods and the Kroger food company.
Darryl Alexander of Southfield says a stubborn lid on a jar of fruit flew through the air and struck him in the eye after he hit it with the handle of a screwdriver in 2008. The Southfield man claimed the fruit was sold after its expiration and gas built up in the jar.
Trial was scheduled last week in federal court. But Alexander's attorney, Mark Miller, said Tuesday he reached an agreement with Del Monte and Kroger. He offered no details.In November, Kroger and Del Monte offered $150,000 but it was rejected as too low.
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