Sheckells v. AGV-USA Corp.

BIRCH, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff Charles Sheckells (“Sheckells”), the natural father and guardian of John Sheckells, an incapacitated adult, appeals from the grant of summary judgment in favor of AGV, S.p.A (“AGV”), a defendant in the underlying product liability action. The grant of summary judgment in favor of AGV is AFFIRMED IN PART and REVERSED IN PART.

I. BACKGROUND

John Sheckells was injured when he lost control of his motorcycle after striking debris in the road.1 At the time of the accident, he was wearing a helmet manufactured by AGV. On behalf of his son, Shec-kells filed suit against…