Escola v. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Fresno
Supreme Court of California
150 P.2d 436 (1944)
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Gladys Escola (plaintiff), a waitress, was injured when a Coca-Cola bottle (bottled by defendant Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Fresno) exploded in her hand as she placed it in a refrigerator, roughly 36 hours after delivery. She sued for negligence, alleging the company allowed excessive bottle pressure or used defective bottles; a jury found for Escola, and Coca-Cola appealed.
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Whether the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applies to cases involving exploding bottles of carbonated beverages.