Gray v. Manitowoc Company
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
771 F.2d 866 (1985)
Relevant factsFree
Gray (plaintiff), a construction worker, was struck by a Manitowoc (defendant) crane in a blind spot created when the boom was lowered, a limitation trial testimony established was common knowledge within the construction industry; Gray sued in products liability, arguing the crane should have had mirrors or cameras eliminating the blind spot, and a jury found for Gray, with the trial court denying Manitowoc's motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
IssueFree
Whether one who sells a product in a defective condition rendering it unreasonably dangerous to a consumer is subject to liability for physical harm caused to the ultimate user or consumer.