Bryant v. Tri-County Electric Membership Corp.
United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
844 F. Supp. 347 (W.D. Ky. 1994)
Relevant factsFree
An electric switch in the Bryants' (plaintiffs) sawmill exploded and started a fire that destroyed the sawmill; Tri-County Electric Membership Corp. (defendant) had supplied the electricity. The Bryants sued Tri-County under strict products liability, and Tri-County moved to dismiss, arguing it could not be strictly liable for merely selling electricity.
IssueFree
Whether principles of strict products liability, which normally apply to defective tangible goods, can apply to injuries caused by electricity supplied by a utility.