Legal Opinion

Scott Birchler and Sandy Birchler v. Gehl Company

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Decided July 15, 1996No. 95-3201PublishedCited by 52 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

CUDAHY, Circuit Judge.

Mr. Birchler was injured in an accident involving the Gehlbale 1500, a hay baler manufactured by the Gehl Company. Mr. Bir-chler and his wife sued Gehl for damages resulting from the accident. During the trial the Birchlers requested a jury instruction on a continuing duty to warn, alleging that Gehl became aware of the hazards of the Gehlbale 1500 between the time of their purchase and the time of the accident. The request was denied and the jury found no negligence on the part of Gehl. The Birchlers appeal the failure of the District Court to provide their requested…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Klaxon Co. v. Stentor Electric Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1941
  2. L.S. Heath & Son, Inc. v. At & T Information Systems, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1993
  3. Rodney Todd, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Tiffany Todd v. Societe Bic, S.A., and Bic CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1994
  4. Richard E. Shaw v. Republic Drill CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1987
  5. Pittway Corporation v. Lockheed Aircraft CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1981

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