Riney v. Zenith Radio Corp.

CRIST, Judge.

Appellants (plaintiffs) appeal from a judgment entered on a jury verdict for respondent (Zenith) on a claim for property damage resulting from a fire allegedly caused by a defective Zenith television. We affirm.

Plaintiffs purchased a new Zenith System-3 25-inch console color television for home use. Thirteen days after delivery, on December 3, 1980, the home was destroyed by fire. There was evidence the fire was probably caused by a defect in the television, but there was also evidence to the contrary. The trial elevated into a battle of experts. The verdict was for Zenith.…