Posted by Russell Pickard on 1/29/12

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On April 3rd 2010 I was working from a 6 ft fiberglass
ladder made by Werner and sold at LOWES. It has a 225lb
weight limit, (I weigh 175lbs) I was on the fourth step and
removing stucco from a ceiling when BOTH of the support side
legs folded OUT about 16inches from the floor, the
fiberglass just splintered and folded which in turn threw me
resulting in a torn meniscus which in turn resulted in 2
surgeries and being off work for a year and a half. The
ladder was stored inside and was less than 2 years old. I
have had an in person deposition with Werner Lawyers and
also filled out a 30 question written deposition about 2
months ago, the workers comp end of it is about to be
settled but I have no idea what is going to transpire with
the personal injury case, but I assure you that me searching
for other cases involving Werner Ladders has enlightened me
to the fact that it Werner DOES have issues with the safety
of their equipment. Anyone else out there experience this
type of issue with Werner made ladders? If so I would like
to hear from you, russ_pick@yahoo.com

Re: Werner 6ft step ladder collapse , 3/15/12, by Steve Lopardo .

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