Stallings v. Black and Decker (US), Inc.

The plaintiff, Richard M. Stallings, administrator of the estate of Richard R. Stallings, deceased, brought this action in the circuit court of Williamson County to recover damages for the wrongful death of the decedent. The lawsuit is based on a products liability claim against the manufacturer of a circular saw. The jury found in favor of the defendant, and the administrator appeals, following the denial of post-trial motions. The issues for review are whether the trial court erred in refusing to set aside the verdict after a juror’s misconduct was discovered and whether the trie court…