Legal Opinion
LaClair v. Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided August 21, 1979PublishedCited by 109 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHennessey, C.J.
On May 17, 1973, Joseph W. LaClair was severely burned when an explosion and fire occurred at the factory of his employer, Marian Plastics, Inc., of Leominster. Although he was rushed to a hospital, La-Clair’s injuries proved fatal and he died nine days later. Seeking recovery for her husband’s conscious suffering and wrongful death, the plaintiff, Jeannette V. LaClair, brought these actions both individually and as administra-trix of LaClair’s estate.
As amended, the complaint alleges that LaClair’s injuries and death were attributable to the Silberline Manufacturing Co.’s negligent sale and…
2Cases cited46 opinions
- Nader v. CitronMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1977
- Back v. Wickes Corp.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1978
- Donsco, Inc. v. Casper Corp.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1978
- Hoffman v. Howmedica, Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1977
- Diaz v. Eli Lilly & Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1973
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3Cited by109 opinions
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- Brenda Payton v. Abbott Labs, Eli Lilly and CompanyCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1985
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