Allen v. Minnstar, Inc.

BRISCOE, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Scott Allen appeals a jury verdict in favor of defendant Minnstar, Inc., dba Genmar Industries, Inc., dba Wellcraft Marine (Wellcraft) on plaintiffs strict product liability claims. Plaintiff also appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for new trial. The claims arise out of a boating accident in which plaintiff was struck and severely injured by the propeller on a boat manufactured by defendant. We affirm.

The underlying facts of this ease are straightforward. On August 30, 1985,…