Hernandez v. Johnson Press Corp.

Plaintiff brought an action against the corporate successor of the original manufacturer of a punch press seeking damages for injuries sustained while operating the press. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant. On appeal, plaintiff raises the following issues: (1) whether the question of successor liability for defective products is one of tort law or corporate law; (2) whether Illinois has greater contacts with the instant case than Indiana; (3) whether a de facto merger has occurred; and (4) whether Illinois should adopt a product line exception to the general rule…