Schulz v. Rockwell Manufacturing Co.

Plaintiff, David Schulz, brought an action for product liability in the circuit court of Winnebago County, asking damages for an injury which he claimed was caused by the unreasonably dangerous condition of a powerized miter box manufactured by defendant, Rockwell Manufacturing. The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the amount of $400,000. Rockwell appeals, claiming that the trial court erred in denying Rockwell’s motion for a directed verdict; in giving instruction 11(a) proferred by plaintiff; and in failing to grant Rockwell’s motion for a new trial on grounds of juror…