Schmidt v. Archer Iron Works, Inc.

Paul Schmidt brought this product liability action in the circuit court of Cook County to recover from Archer Iron Works, Inc., for personal injuries he received when part of a- tubular concrete pouring tower allegedly manufactured by Archer fell upon him at a bridge construction site at which he was employed. In separate counts, Schmidt’s wife sought damages for loss of consortium, and an insurance carrier sought subrogation for workmen’s compensation payments made on behalf of Schmidt’s employer. Following the reservation of Archer’s motion for a directed verdict made at the close of all…