Villar v. E W Bliss Co.

Plaintiff was injured at work while operating a press manufactured by defendant in 1930 and brought this action against defendant on theories of negligence in the design of the press and breach of implied warranty. After a jury trial, a verdict awarding plaintiff damages of $250,000 was returned, and defendant appeals as of right.

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Defendant argues that the trial court erred by denying its motion for a directed verdict. A directed verdict for defendant in a civil case should not be granted unless, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff, no reasonable person would…