$7.1 Million Awarded in Lawsuit Over Exploding Cooking Spray Incident

An Illinois jury has awarded Tammy Reese, a Pennsylvania woman, over $7 million in a lawsuit against Conagra Brands, claiming she sustained burns on her face, forearms, and hands after a can of Swell brand cooking spray exploded in 2017. Reese's lawsuit is the first of more than 50 cases filed against the company by plaintiffs' firms, alleging that the cans, sold under brands like PAM, had defective venting mechanisms. Conagra Brands stated that the can in question is no longer in production and is evaluating its options, including an appeal.