Small v. Pioneer MacHinery, Inc.

ANDERSON, Judge:

James R. Small (Small) brought this products liability action against the seller of a log skidder, Pioneer Machinery, Inc. (Pioneer), and the manufacturer of the skidder, Timberjack, Inc. (Timberjack), alleging a design defect in the log skidder. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Small in the amount of $500,000 on theories of strict liability and breach of implied warranty. Pioneer and Timberjack appeal contending the trial court erred in (1) failing to grant their motions for directed verdict; (2) failing to grant their motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict…