Heyen v. Sanborn Manufacturing Co.

PRESIDING JUSTICE GREEN

delivered the opinion of the court:

On May 7, 1990, plaintiff Donald E. Heyen filed a complaint in the circuit court of Logan County against defendants Sanborn Manufacturing Company (Sanborn) and R&H Farm and Home, Inc. (R&H). Plaintiff alleged he was injured when an air compressor manufactured by Sanborn and sold by R & H exploded. On March 11, 1991, the trial court granted defendants’ motions to dismiss an amended complaint. Plaintiff appeals. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

Plaintiff’s original three-count complaint alleged (1)…