Legal Opinion
Karl v. Bryant Air Conditioning Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 23, 1982No. Docket No. 68258PublishedCited by 92 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, J.
Introduction
This is a case of first impression. The issues are whether the comparative negligence provisions of MCL 600.2949; MSA 27A.2949,1 applies to a products liability action sounding in "negligence, breach of warranty and other misconduct”; and, if so, whether it is retrospective; and, if retrospective, whether it is constitutional.
This diversity case was removed from Oakland Circuit Court to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Plaintiff was injured when the terminal of an industrial air *562conditioner manufactured by defendant, a foreign corporation,…
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