Webb v. Navistar International Transportation Corp.

Defendant Navistar International Transportation Corporation (Navistar) appeals from a jury verdict that held defendant liable to plaintiffs Bruce and Martha Webb on a theory of strict products liability for a design defect and/or failure to warn plaintiffs of dangers inherent in the design of a tractor. A majority of the Court agrees to reverse and remand this case.

*122Justice Morse, Justice Peck and I hold that principles of comparative causation apply in this products liability action. We do not agree, however, to a general rule on when comparative principles apply in strict products liability…