Greenman v. Yuba Power Products, Inc.
Supreme Court of California
377 P.2d 897 (Cal. 1963)
Relevant factsFree
Greenman (plaintiff) was seriously injured when a piece of wood flew out of a power tool manufactured by Yuba Power Products (defendant) while he was using it as intended, and he presented substantial evidence that a defective design caused the malfunction; he sued for breach of express warranty, the jury found for him, and Yuba appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a consumer must prove an express warranty exists in order to recover from a manufacturer for injuries caused by a defect in a product used as intended.