Huddell v. Levin

OPINION OF THE COURT

ALDISERT, Circuit Judge.

Defendants have appealed from adverse judgments in a diversity case governed by New Jersey substantive law and arising out of a collision of two automobiles which resulted in the death of plaintiff’s decedent, Dr. Benjamin R. Huddell. Although numerous issues command our attention, the central questions presented involve the nature and extent of an automobile manufacturer’s liability in the context of “crashworthiness” or “second collision” litigation, and the proof required to establish that liability. The jury returned a verdict of $2,024,700 in…