Garcia v. Joseph Vince Co.

Opinion

BEACH, J.

Nature of Appeal:

Plaintiff appeals from judgment of nonsuit in a personal injuiy action. Appellant’s eye was injured when an opponent’s sabre broke through a fencing mask worn by appellant during a fencing bout. He sued American Fencer Supply (American) as the alleged manufacturer of the sabre and Joseph Vince Company and Junice T. Mori (Vince) as the manufacturer-supplier of the mask. The causes of action are founded upon products liability.

Facts:

The general facts are as follows: Appellant was participating in a fencing meet as a member of his college team. His opponent…