Latham v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Missouri Court of Appeals
818 S.W.2d 673 (1991)
Relevant factsFree
Wal-Mart (defendant), which didn't otherwise sell parrots, specially ordered one for employee Roberta Latham (plaintiff) as a personal favor; the parrot carried psittacosis, which it transmitted to Roberta's husband James (plaintiff). The Lathams sued Wal-Mart and the store manager (defendant) for strict products liability, and the trial court granted summary judgment for the defendants.
IssueFree
Whether a living animal is a product for purposes of a products-liability claim based on strict liability.