Gonzalez v. Standard Tools & Equipment Co.

Plaintiff appeals the trial court’s judgment dismissing his claims with prejudice. He asserts that the trial court erred in its conclusion that “Oregon appellate courts would not be likely to adopt the product line exception to the general rules of successor liability.” As explained below, we affirm.

Plaintiff was injured while working at B & R Auto Wrecking (B & R) on an automobile secured by an automotive lift manufactured by Eagle Lift Manufacturing Corp. (Eagle Lift), and sold to B & R in 1998. Plaintiff brought claims for his injuries against several defendants, including Standard Tools…