Samuel Carlton Wilson and Flora Idell Wilson, His Wife v. Beloit Corporation John Doe 1-10

BEAM, Circuit Judge.

Samuel Carlton Wilson and Flora Idell Wilson appeal from an order of the district court which order granted summary judgment to Mr. Wilson’s employer, the International Paper Company (IPC). We now reverse and remand.

I. BACKGROUND

On April 24, 1984, Mr. Wilson (appellant) suffered a severe leg injury while working at IPC. A particular machine was allegedly the cause of the injury. Appellant was awarded workers’ compensation benefits for the accidental injury.

Appellant then commenced an action against the Beloit Corporation in its capacity as the manufacturer, seller, lessor…