A judge has denied a request by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of America for a retrial in the Miller Park crane collapse case that resulted in a $99.25m damages award against Mitsubishi.
“There is more than sufficient evidence to support the jury’s verdict that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ conduct was reprehensible and grievous,” Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Dominic Amato told lawyers in the case. “The evidence as it relates to Mitsubishi is overwhelming.” Amato also rejected claims by Mitsubishi lawyers that he had been unfair to them.
The five insurance companies that issued policies totalling $104m in liability coverage argue they are not liable to pay for the damage award against Mitsubishi.
Amato set a hearing for 20 April on the insurance issue.
