Legal Opinion
Norman Klotz v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided June 5, 1959No. 12575_1PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CASTLE, Circuit Judge.
This diversity action was brought by plaintiff-appellee, Norman Klotz, hereinafter called plaintiff, against Sears, Roebuck & Co., defendant-appellant, hereinafter referred to as defendant, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained as a result of the explosion of a sprayer purchased from defendant. As a result of the injuries it was necessary to remove plaintiff’s left eye. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff assessing damages at $100,000.00. The District Court entered judgment on the verdict and denied defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Bale v. Chicago Junction Railway Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1913
- Westbrook v. Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1928
- Jennings v. MurphyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1952
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