Fabbrini Family Foods, Inc. v. United Canning Corp.

On March 2, 1973, plaintiff Fabbrini Family Foods brought suit against defendants United Canning Corporation and Tolona Pizza Products Corporation. Fabbrini asserted negligence and breach of warranties stemming from a mushroom pizza recall in February, 1973. United Canning and Tolona then filed a third-party complaint against Solbern Corporation. Solbern was added as a primary defendant on April 8, 1974. On May 2, 1974, Fabbrini filed an amended complaint stating its intention to adopt the proofs of the other parties with respect to Solbern.

A jury trial was held November 17-December 10, 1976.…