Crist v. K-Mart Corp.

OPINION

KIRSCH, Judge.

Elmer and Patsy Crist brought product liability and negligence claims against K-Mart Corporation for injuries Elmer suffered while delivering K-Mart merchandise. The trial court granted summary judgment to K-Mart on the product liability claims, and entered judgment for K-Mart following a bench trial on the negligence claims. The Crists appeal, raising the following issues:

I. Whether Crist was a user or consumer within the meaning of Indiana’s Product Liability Act.

II. Whether K-Mart owed Crist a duty to protect him from harm.

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Elmer…