Legal Opinion
Ryan v. Case New Holland, Inc.
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided December 22, 2016No. 51,062-CAPublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STONE, S.
hThe plaintiff, Robert Ryan (“Ryan”), sued Case New Holland, Inc. (“CNH”), claiming that a defect in his used CNH tractor caused a fire that destroyed the tractor, damaged his bam, and damaged property inside the barn. A jury found the tractor was redhibitorily defective and unreasonably dangerous. Ryan was awarded damages and attorney’s fees. For the reasons stated herein, we reverse the trial court’s ruling in part and affirm in part.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
On November 15, 2010, Ryan purchased a used CNH Magnum 210 tractor (“the tractor”) from Ayres Implement Company (“Ayres”)…
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