Young v. E W Bliss Co.

On October 2, 1978, plaintiff was severely injured during the course of his employment with Garrett Tool & Engineering (Garrett) when his right arm was crushed in a press manufactured by defendant, requiring amputation of a portion of his right arm. Defendant appeals as of *366right from a jury verdict rendered in favor of plaintiff in the amount of $1,000,000.

The power press used by plaintiff was manufactured in 1955 by defendant. At the time the press was sold to Garrett, the press had four control buttons mounted on the press approximately five feet above the floor, consisting of two run…