Russell v. Sobel, Bernstein & Greene Co.

ADAMS, Justice.

The plaintiffs, Johnnie Ruth Russell and Robert Russell, appeal from a judgment based on a jury verdict in favor of the defendant, Sobel, Bernstein & Greene Company (“Sobel”) in accordance with the Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine. The Russells alleged that Johnnie Ruth sustained bodily injuries as a result of Sobel’s negligent manufacture or design of a pair of shoes that she purchased. On appeal, the Russells argue that the trial court committed reversible error by excluding evidence that would have shown the occurrence of other incidents of the same, or a…