MacPherson v. Buick Motor Co.
Court of Appeals of New York
111 N.E. 1050 (N.Y. 1916)
Relevant factsFree
Buick Motor Co. (Buick) (defendant) sold an automobile to a retailer, who resold it to MacPherson (plaintiff); the car contained a defective wheel manufactured by a third-party supplier, a defect Buick could have discovered through reasonable inspection but did not, and the wheel's collapse while MacPherson was driving caused him injury. MacPherson sued Buick for negligence, the lower court entered judgment for MacPherson, and Buick appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a manufacturer of non-inherently dangerous articles owes a duty of care to anyone beyond the immediate purchaser.