Cockman v. Welder's Supply Co.

Frank Holt, Justice.

Appellant, injured when a grinding disc he was using disintegrated or exploded, brought suit to recover damages for strict liability, breach of warranty, and negligence against appellee Welder’s, a retail distributor of grinding discs, and Gulf States Abrasive Manufacturing Co., the manufacturer. Home Insurance Company, the workmen’s compensation carrier for appellant’s employer, Benton Crawler Works, intervened. The suit against Gulf States was settled and dismissed prior to trial by agreement of the parties. At the conclusion of appellant’s case, appellee Welder’s motion…