Cooking Spray Explosion Victim Receives $7 Million Settlement from Chicago Jury

A Chicago jury has awarded $7.1 million to a woman who was severely burned when a can of cooking spray exploded while she was cooking in 2017. The lawsuit claimed that the venting mechanism on the can was faulty and prone to explosion. This is the first of 56 cases against Conagra Brands, the food packaging giant, to go to trial. A total of 61 plaintiffs have filed lawsuits claiming similar explosions and injuries. Conagra has stated that their cooking spray products are safe when used correctly and is considering legal options, including an appeal.