Hebert v. Outboard Marine Corp.

FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

PATRICK E. CARR, District Judge.

Plaintiff, Lawrence Paul Hebert, brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries resulting from a boating accident. The only defendant remaining at the time of trial was Outboard Marine Corporation (“OMC”). 1 Plaintiff seeks to impose liability on the manufacturer of the outboard motor involved based on principles of negligence and strict products liability.

This matter was tried to the Court without a jury. After considering the pleadings, the testimony of the witnesses, the documents in evidence, and the law…