Curry v. Sile Distributors & Investarm, S.P.A.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

BIGGERS, District Judge.

Presently before the court are motions of defendant Sile Distributors (“Sile”) for summary judgment on the plaintiff’s claims and on Sile’s claim for indemnification against Investarm, S.P.A. (“Investarm”). Having considered the parties’ pleadings and memoranda, the court is prepared to rule.

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FACTS

Jim Curry was seriously injured when a muzzle loading rifle exploded as he attempted to fire the weapon. The rifle, manufactured by Investarm and distributed to the retailer by Sile, ultimately was purchased by Curry in New Albany, Mississippi.

The rifle…