Hopfer v. Neenah Foundry Co.

Introduction

Appellants Norman and Terri Hopfer (collectively referred to as “Hopfer”) appeal from the judgment of the trial court denying Hopfer’s motion for new trial, following a jury verdict in favor of Respondent Neenah Foundry Company (“Nee-nah”). Norman Hopfer suffered injuries when he lost control of his pickup truck after driving over an open drainage inlet. At least one of the grates covering the inlet had become dislodged. Hopfer filed suit against Neenah, the grate manufacturer, under a strict products liability theory. Hopfer alleged that the drainage grates used to cover the…