Browne v. Wheel-Horse Products, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

LUONGO, District Judge.

On June 19, 1975, plaintiff sued defendant, Wheel-Horse Products, Inc., for personal injuries sustained in an accident which occurred on June 20, 1973. Plaintiff charged negligence and violation of § 402A Restatement (Second) Torts. Defendant joined plaintiff’s employer as a third-party defendant, seeking contribution or indemnification.

Prior to February 3, 1975, a third-party sued by an injured employee could join the injured employee’s employer as a third-party defendant for contribution or indemnification. Maio v. Fahs, 339 Pa. 180, 14 A.2d 105 (1940);…