OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Federal Signal
Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a leader in environmental and safety
solutions, today announced that a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania jury absolved the
Company from any liability in a lawsuit brought by four
Pittsburgh firefighters. In
reaching its verdict, the jury dismissed the firefighters' claims
that the Company's siren product was defective. The jury
deliberated for less than 2 hours before reaching its verdict in
favor of the Company.
"This is the sixth consecutive defense win in which a jury
returned a verdict in favor of the Company," commented Daniel DuPre, Vice President and General
Counsel. "The verdict further reinforces the safety elements of our
sirens, which are vital safety products not only for the public,
but also for firefighters themselves."
Jan Miller, one of the Company's
attorneys from Thompson Coburn LLP, stated, "We are gratified that
after a two-week trial, the jury quickly determined the Federal
Signal siren to be safe. We are very pleased with the result and
the jury's attention to the evidence."
Plaintiffs were represented by Marc
Bern and Joseph Cappelli of
Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP.
About Federal Signal
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE:
FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our
planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global
designer, manufacturer and supplier of products and total solutions
that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial
customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook,
Ill., with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company
operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and
Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit:
www.federalsignal.com.
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