Noone v. Fred Perlberg, Inc.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtDore, J.
While wearing an evening gown with a glazed double netted skirt manufactured'by defendant, plaintiff was seriously injured when the netting of the dress ignited, instantly enveloping her in flames. The issue is whether plaintiff’s proofs were sufficient to support a jury’s verdict in her favor against defendant manufacturer, on the ground that the netting was treated with a nitra-cellulose sizing that rendered it inherently dangerous when used for the purpose for which it was intended.
At the close of plaintiff’s case, defendant rested and offered no proof. Reserving decision on defendant’s…
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