Efting v. Tokai Corp.

ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BARTLETT, Chief Judge.

This case stems from a fire that resulted in the death of four year old Cheyenne Davidson. Plaintiffs assert negligence and product liability claims against defendants Tokai Corporation (Tokai) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Scripto-Tokai Corporation (Scripto-Tokai).

The product involved in this case is a butane utility lighter marketed under the name Aim N Flame. Plaintiffs allege that defects in the design of the Aim N Flame caused the fire that killed Davidson.

Defendants move for summary…