Shell v. Union Oil Co.

This is an industrial injury case, presenting theories for relief against two suppliers of an inherently dangerous chemical compound; the relief is sought pursuant to the warranty provisions of Alabama's version of the Uniform Commercial Code. This appeal is from a summary judgment in favor of the Defendants, Union Oil Company and Cone Solvents, Inc.

The facts are as follows: John Shell, Plaintiff, was an employee of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company at its Gadsden plant, where he worked in the truck tube repair department. As a part of his job with Goodyear, Shell came into contact with a…