Pearson v. Tippmann Pneumatics, Inc.

Bernes, Judge.

This products liability action arises from the accidental shooting of Cody Pearson in the eye at short range with a loaded paintball gun manufactured by Tippmann Pneumatics, Inc. Cody and his parents in their individual capacities and as his guardian sued Tippmann for negligence and strict liability. At the conclusion of trial, the jury returned a special verdict finding Tippmann negligent, but further finding that Tippmann’s negligence was not the proximate cause of Cody’s injury. Appealing from the judgment entered on the jury verdict, plaintiffs contend that the trial court…