Shepard v. Morning Pride Manufacturing, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Casey, J. P.

As the result of burns sustained on December 18, 1982 in the course of his duties as a member of the Volunteer Fire Department of the Village of Morrisville, Madison County, plaintiff Mark Shepard (hereinafter plaintiff) commenced suit against various defendants whom he alleges are responsible for the improper design, manufacture, distribution and sale of defective clothing and equipment that he was wearing at the time. Defendant Cairns and Brothers, Inc. (hereinafter defendant) is alleged to have manufactured a "Philadelphia” helmet that burned and melted.…