Verson Allsteel Press Co. v. Carrier Corp. & Carrier Air Conditioning

ON REHEARING

The motion for rehearing is overruled.

The opinion of the court dated October 31, 1985, is withdrawn and the following substituted therefor.

Verson Allsteel Press Company (“Ver-son”) appeals from summary judgment rendered in favor of Carrier Corporation and Carrier Air Conditioning Company (“Carrier”).

On May 29, 1974, Steven Paul Gandy, an employee of Carrier, was injured on the job while operating a press brake manufactured by Verson. Gandy received worker’s compensation benefits for his injury. He filed suit against Verson for failure to provide adequate safety equipment; judgment…