Knitz v. Minster Machine Co.

The case presents us with the question of whether a motion for summary judgment pursuant to Civ. R. 56 should have been granted to appellee. Before considering that issue, however, it is necessary to review first the proper legal standard to be applied to cases alleging a design defect in a manufactured product which causes injury.

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Both parties assert that Temple v. Wean United, Inc. (1977), 50 Ohio St. 2d 317, is dispositive of this case. In Temple, the plaintiff was injured while operating a punch press when a number of aluminum extrusions fell from the bolster plate onto the dual operating…