Morris v. Crown Equipment Corp.

STARCHER, J.:

In this case we hold that a plaintiff cannot be denied the right to bring a products liability lawsuit in this state against a West Virginia corporation and an out-of-state corporation merely because the plaintiff is a resident of another state.

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Facts & Background

The complaint in the instant case alleged the following facts: the appellant and plaintiff below, Jeremiah “Bart” Morris (“Morris”), a resident and citizen of Virginia, suffered a severe leg injury at his place of employment in Virginia while operating a stand-up forklift that was distributed and serviced by the appellee…