Menifee v. Ohio Welding Products, Inc.

The issue presented is whether summary judgment in favor of appellees was proper on the theories of negligence and strict tort liability. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm the appellate court’s ruling.

The crux of appellant’s negligence argument is that it was foreseeable by appellees that the air supply system would be used by General Electric for breathing purposes. Appellant contends that due to the alleged *77foreseeable use of the system, a duty arose on the part of appellees to inquire of General Electric as to the system’s contemplated use. Thus, argues appellant, appellees would…