Hegre v. Simpson Dura-Vent Co.

Revelle, J. *

Jeffrey Hegre and Mary Ellis brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries and property destruction against Simpson Dura-Vent Co., Inc., and Woodcutters Manufacturing, Inc., based on strict product liability, negligence, breach of contract, nuisance and violation of the Consumer Protection Act. The trial court granted summary judgment of dismissal. Hegre and Ellis appeal, contending the affidavits and materials considered by the trial court raised genuine issues regarding factual causation and negligence.

In July 1983, Hegre and Ellis moved into their home, which…