Frank v. Edward Hines Lumber Co.

Plaintiff Kenneth Frank (Frank) filed this products liability suit after a wooden roof truss system manufactured by defendant Edward Hines Lumber Company (Hines) collapsed during installation. Plaintiff was one of three carpenters who were installing the roof when it collapsed. A jury found in favor of defendant and against all three carpenters.

Plaintiff appeals, contending: (1) the trial court erred in denying a jury instruction tendered by plaintiff; (2) the trial court erred in excluding one of plaintiffs exhibits; (3) the trial court erred in allowing two of defendant’s exhibits to go to…