Ruiz v. Flexonics

OPINION

NYE, Chief Justice.

This is a products liability case. The plaintiffs brought suit against the defendant, Flexonics, a division of Universal Oil Products Company, alleging damages caused by fire to their home, personal injuries to Maria Ruiz, and damages for the death of Yolanda Menchaca due to the dangerous and defective rubber hose manufactured by the defendant and used on a space heater in plaintiffs’ home. The plaintiffs alleged that the heater hose was not suited for its intended use and the defendant failed to warn the plaintiffs of its inherent dangers which caused the damages…