Westphal v. E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Co.

Denise Westphal appeals from judgments granting summary judgment motions by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Inc., and Dr. Joseph Litow, dismissing her complaint. Westphal argues the trial court erred in concluding, as a matter of law, that du Pont was not responsible for her injuries under theories of strict liability and negligence. West-phal alleges she was injured by Teflon1 supplied by du Pont and contained in a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implant manufactured by Vitek, Inc., which was surgically placed in her jaw. Westphal also contends the trial court erred when it dismissed her…