Reilly v. Dynamic Exploration, Inc.

EDWARDS, Judge.

This is a products liability action against Kimray, Inc., and Stockham Valves and Fittings, Inc., the manufacturers of two valves which allegedly were defective and caused a gas explosion in which the two plaintiffs, Ron Reilly (Reilly) and William 0. Barrett, Sr. (Barrett) were injured.

Facts and Procedural History

The accident at issue occurred on May 4, 1981. The case was first tried before a jury in August, 1988 and a directed verdict was granted by the trial judge in favor of the defendants, dismissing the plaintiffs’ claim. That judgment was appealed and affirmed by this…