Reeves v. Cincinnati, Inc

Holbrook, Jr.,

P.J. In this products liability case, plaintiffs appeal from a directed verdict entered in favor of defendants. Plaintiff Hezekiah Reeves was injured when a power press unexpectedly cycled, crushing Reeves’ right hand so that the fingers had to be medically amputated. Suit for personal injuries was brought against defendants Cincinnati, Inc., the manufacturer of the press, and Addy-Morand Machinery Co., the dealer arranging the sale of the press to Reeves’ employer, General Motors Corporation. At trial, plaintiffs introduced evidence to support theories of recovery for negligent…