Taylor v. Black & Decker Manufacturing Co.

On March 16, 1983, plaintiff-appellant, Bernice Taylor, filed a complaint against defendant-appellee, the Black & Decker Manufacturing Company (hereinafter “Black & Decker”), in the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County. The complaint alleged that on July 15, 1974, appellant’s decedent, John Eugene Taylor, was operating a shrub and hedge trimmer manufactured by appellee. While operating the trimmer, the metal housing of the handle became electrically charged, thereby electrocuting appellant’s decedent. The complaint further alleged that the appellant, who is the Administratrix of the Estate…