Raymond L. Sprankle, Cross-Appellee v. Bower Ammonia & Chemical Co., Cross-Appellant

GARWOOD, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff-appellant Raymond L. Sprankle (Sprankle) developed respiratory problems while employed by Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. (Reichhold), allegedly due to anhydrous ammonia that leaked from storage tanks furnished and maintained at Reich-hold’s plant by defendant-appellee Bower Ammonia & Chemical Company (Bower). Sprankle brought this diversity action against Bower to recover damages for his injuries, asserting four theories of liability. The district court refused to charge the jury on Sprankle’s theories of negligent failure to warn and strict liability for an…