Smith v. Central Mine Equipment Co.

ORDER

JOE HEATON, District Judge.

Plaintiff Clifford Smith asserts claims for negligence and strict manufacturer’s product liability against defendant Central Mine Equipment Company (“CME”). Plaintiff claims a truck-mounted CME-55 drill rig manufactured by the defendant was defectively designed, resulting in injury to him. Presently before the court are defendant’s motions to exclude the testimony of plaintiffs expert witness, defendant’s motion for summary judgment, and plaintiffs motion for partial summary judgment. An evidentiary hearing was held on June 20, 2012 as to defendant’s Daubert…