Legal Opinion

Butler v. KIWI, SA

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided March 4, 1992No. 1928PublishedCited by 47 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CIRILLO, Judge:

Appellant, Eileen Butler, (“Butler”) Administratrix of the Estate of Patrick Butler, deceased, appeals from the judgment entered in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County. We affirm.

Patrick Butler (“Patrick”) was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle and spun into the opposing line of traffic. Patrick’s motorcycle collided with a motor vehicle and the front wheel of the vehicle rolled over Patrick’s head, resulting in fatal injuries.

Butler brought suit against various defendants. Among those defendants was Kiwi, S.A., the manufacturer of the “K-12” helmet which…

2Cases cited24 opinions

  1. Reilly v. Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation AuthoritySupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1985
  2. Stevenson v. General Motors Corp.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1987
  3. MacKowick v. Westinghouse Electric Corp.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1990
  4. Kemp v. QuallsSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1984
  5. Giovanetti v. Johns-Manville Corp.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1988

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