LaVoie v. Power Auto, Inc.

Plaintiff sustained serious injuries when the Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving accelerated out of control, left the road, and rolled over. According to plaintiff, the accident resulted from the driver’s side floor mat sliding forward and interfering with his ability to operate the accelerator and brake. He brought this action alleging common-law negligence and product liability against defendant Power Chevrolet, the dealership that sold the car to plaintiffs then-girlfriend.1 The trial court granted defendant’s motion for summary judgment, rejecting plaintiffs contention that he had defeated…