Floyd v. Bic Corporation
United States District Court for the Northern District Court of Georgia
790 F. Supp. 276 (1992)
Relevant factsFree
A minor child, Mindy Floyd, was injured by a lighter manufactured by Bic Corporation (defendant); her parents (plaintiffs) sued on her behalf, arguing Bic had a duty to design a childproof lighter given the known danger lighters pose to children. Bic moved for partial summary judgment on the design-defect claim.
IssueFree
Whether a product capable of causing injury is defective if the product is reasonably safe for its intended use.