Preston v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

ODEN, Justice.

Appellants, George Preston, Jr. and wife, Delores Preston, purchased a Kenmore Automatic Washer from Sears, Roebuck & Company, one of the appellees. Whirlpool Corporation, the other appellee, manufactured the automatic washer. The washer’s water level switch was stuck in reset. Neither appellee was cognizant of the defect and appellants do not suggest that appellees had any intent to deceive them. The washer overflowed during its first use causing extensive damage to appellants’ residence and furniture. Mr. and Mrs. Preston filed suit against Sears and Whirlpool wherein they…