Hunter on Behalf of Hunter v. Knoll Rig & Equipment Mfg. Co., Ltd.

RHESA HAWKINS BARKSDALE, Circuit Judge:

In this Louisiana wrongful death products liability action against a manufacturer, and arising out of a drilling rig accident, the principal issue at hand is whether, under the Louisiana Products Liability Act, the claimed unreasonably dangerous product was being used (handled) in a manner that the manufacturer, at the time of manufacture, should reasonably expect (reasonably anticipated use). The Hunters appeal the apportionment by the district court of damages against defendant Knoll Rig & Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (KREMCO); it cross-appeals,…