Legal Opinion

Puckett v. Oakfabco, Inc.

Idaho Supreme Court

Decided June 2, 1999No. 23963PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

TROUT, Chief Justice.

This is a products liability case. Royal Von Puckett (Puckett) fell off a ladder and was severely injured while cleaning a boiler manufactured by Oakfabco. Seeking compensation for his injuries, Puckett sued Oakfabco. The trial court granted Oakfabeo’s motion for summary judgment, and Puckett appeals.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Puckett worked seasonally for HJB Mint Oil (HJB). In 1977 HJB purchased a boiler manufactured by Oakfabco, formerly known as Kewanee Boiler. HJB purchased the boiler through Jones Boiler Corporation, an Idaho corporation, for use as a component…

2Cases cited15 opinions

  1. State v. ZichkoIdaho Supreme Court · 1996
  2. G&M Farms v. Funk Irrigation Co.Idaho Supreme Court · 1991
  3. Farm Credit Bank of Spokane v. StevensonIdaho Supreme Court · 1994
  4. Friel v. Boise City Housing AuthorityIdaho Supreme Court · 1994
  5. Zaza v. Marquess and Nell, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1996

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3Cited by23 opinions

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