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Viral YouTuber Exposes Lock Flaw, Wins Legal Battle

10/30/2025

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Trevor McNally, a former U.S. Marine and YouTuber, demonstrated how to pick a $130 trailer hitch lock from Proven Industries using a shim from a Liquid Death can.
His video went viral, attracting over 12 million views.
Proven Industries sued Trevor McNally for defamation and copyright infringement.
The case was dismissed.
Proven Industries settled by revising the lock design and refunding affected customers, while McNally's channel continued to grow.

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Story summary

Trevor McNally, a former U.S. Marine and YouTuber, demonstrated how to pick a $130 trailer hitch lock from Proven Industries using a shim from a Liquid Death can.
His video went viral, attracting over 12 million views.
Proven Industries sued Trevor McNally for defamation and copyright infringement.
The case was dismissed.
Proven Industries settled by revising the lock design and refunding affected customers, while McNally's channel continued to grow.