Savage v. Jacobsen Manufacturing Co.

Sharon Savage (plaintiff) mowed grass for a golf course on a ride-on tractor made by Jacobsen Manufacturing Company (Jacobsen) (defendant), which had a non-skid-painted step platform beneath the seat when purchased. About three years later, the non-skid paint had worn off from repeated use, making the platform slippery, and Savage slipped and was injured while dismounting; she sued Jacobsen under strict products liability, and the trial court granted Jacobsen summary judgment.