Paducah Coca-Cola Bottling Co. v. Harris

CULLEN, Commissioner.

Tony Harris recovered judgment upon a jury verdict for $12,500 against the Pa-ducah Coca-Cola Bottling Company, as *129damages for loss of the sight of his right eye resulting from the explosion of a bottle of Coca-Cola. The bottling company has appealed, contending that it was entitled to a directed verdict, and that the instructions were erroneous.

Harris purchased a case of mixed soft drinks, including a dozen Coca-Colas, from a country store. He placed the case in the trunk of his automobile and drove to his place of employment. Upon arrival there he opened the trunk and…