Union Supply Co. v. Pust

Certiorari was granted to review the decision of the court of appeals in Pust v. Union Supply Co., 38 Colo. App. 435, 561 P.2d 355. We affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

This products liability case involves the doctrine of strict liability in tort, as applied to design defects and to a failure to warn. We also address the question whether strict liability and implied warranty can be extended to component part manufacturers. It is our conclusion that liability can be so extended in certain situations.

Plaintiff Larry E. Pust was injured on October 31, 1968, when his right arm was…