Lynch v. Athey Products Corp.

GEBELEIN, Judge.

This case involves an accident involving use of a Kolman conveyor. Athey Products Corporation (“Defendant”), manufacturer of the conveyor, has moved for summary judgment in an action brought by Francis S. Lynch (“Plaintiff”) alleging that Athey was negligent in the manufacture and design of the conveyor and that as a direct result of such negligence, a guard door fell on the plaintiff, pushing him into the gear assembly of the conveyor and causing severe injuries to his hands.

In general, summary judgment is appropriate when the moving party has shown that no material issues of…