Grace v. Insurance Co. of North America

OPINION

COMPTON, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

James Grace and Kathleen Grace appeal from a grant of summary judgment dismissing their suit against Insurance Company of North America (INA) for damages caused by an allegedly defective product produced by INA’s insured, Bell Helmets. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

In July 1984, James Grace was injured in a motorcycle accident. At the time of the accident, Grace was wearing a helmet manufactured by Bell Helmets (Bell). He had purchased it from Ocelot Engineering (Ocelot). The helmet cracked on impact,…