Owens v. Allis-Chalmers Corp.

In this products liability case, plaintiff appeals from a directed verdict granted in the circuit court and affirmed in the Court of Appeals. She argues that the testimony of her expert witness created a question of fact for the jury. We disagree, and affirm the decision of the trial court, but for reasons different from those of the Court of Appeals.

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Leave to appeal was granted in order to consider the following questions:

1. Does a manufacturer’s compliance with industry or governmental standards in a products liabil*416ity action preclude the jury from determining whether such conduct was…