French v. Commonwealth Associates

MOTTO, P.J.,

Before the court for Disposition are two separate motions for summary judgment brought by defendant United Conveyor Corporation (hereinafter, “United Conveyor”), and defendant Gilbert/Commonwealth Associates, Inc. (hereinafter, “Gilbert”). The plaintiff, Debra French, alleges that under the theories of negligence, negligent design, breach of warranty, and strict liability under Section 402(a) of the Restatement (Second) of Torts, both United Conveyor and Gilbert caused and/or contributed to the death of plaintiff-decedent, Brian P. French. Both United Conveyor and Gilbert argue,…