Sedgwick v. Kawasaki Cycleworks, Inc.

Strausbaugh, Judge.

This is a products liability action involving injuries sustained by plaintiff, Kim L. Sedgwick, in the operation of a Honda motorcycle. Plaintiff brought suit against defendant, Kawasaki Cycleworks, Inc., the dealer which modified and sold the motorcycle to plaintiff. At trial, plaintiff proceeded against defendant on the theories of defect in the modification of the motorcycle and failure to warn plaintiff of the risk of harm. Plaintiffs original complaint also named American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (“Honda”) as a defendant to the action. Plaintiff subsequently filed a…