McBride v. Ford Motor Co.

BAKES, Justice.

This products liability action arose from injuries suffered by plaintiff appellant, Charles McBride, on June 24, 1974, while McBride was operating a branch chipping machine in the course of his employment with Davey Tree Expert Co. A blade from a disintegrating radiator fan separated from the motor and struck McBride in the back, severely injuring him. The branch chipping machine involved, known as a B-702 Chipmore Chipper, was designed and manufactured by defendant respondent KPS Manufacturing. It contained a 240 cubic inch power unit, manufactured by defendant respondent Ford…