McCourt v. JC Penney Co., Inc.

OPINION

Sjoera McCourt was three and a half years old when she was injured. She was wearing a “hand-me-down” football jersey while playing with matches. Her shirt caught fire and she was burned over 50% of her body. She suffered severe physical and psychological pain as well as some neurological impairment.

Through her mother, Henrietta McCourt, she brought suit claiming that the jersey was unreasonably dangerous because of its highly flammable nature. See, Cinnis v. Mapes Hotel Corp., 86 Nev. 408, 470 P.2d 135 (1970). Henrietta also sued claiming negligent infliction of emotional distress. The…