Litigation relative to the severance of a hand by a high school student while using a radial arm saw.
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November 9, 1990
Mr. Robert O. Stout
Attorney at Law
136 South Main Street
Marion, Ohio 43302-3795
Dear Mr. Stout:
This is in response to your letter of October 10, regarding your involvement in litigation relative to the severance of a hand by a high school student while using a radial arm saw.