Sullivan v. Hutchinson

Appeal from an order of the Supreme Court (Dowd, J.), entered October 16, 2003 in Chenango County, which granted a motion by defendant Mr. Seconds, Inc. for summary judgment dismissing the complaint against it.

Plaintiff sustained deep lacerations to her right hand when a porcelain bathroom faucet shattered as she attempted to turn it. In this action, plaintiff seeks damages from, among others, the alleged retailer of the faucet, defendant Mr. Seconds, Inc. (hereinafter Seconds). Following completion of discovery, Seconds moved for summary judgment, relying on the affidavit of a long-time…