Stinson v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co.

ULRICH, Judge.

Gayle and Judy Stinson sued E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co., Inc. (DuPont), on theories of strict liability — product defect and strict liability — failure to warn. They alleged that Mr. Stinson suffered permanent lung damage caused by inhaling isocyanate paint fumes and spray mists manufactured and sold by DuPont. At the close of plaintiffs’ evidence, the trial court directed a verdict against plaintiffs on their claim of strict liability — product defect. Judgment was entered on the jury’s verdict in favor of defendant, DuPont, on the remaining strict liability — failure to warn…