Legal Opinion
DaSilva v. American Brands, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided April 21, 1988No. Nos. 87-1204, 87-1205PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TORRUELLA, Circuit Judge.
USM Corporation appeals from a jury determination in a wrongful death action that USM is liable to the estate and survivors of Richard DaSilva for two million dollars. Appellant also challenges the dismissal by the district court of its cross-claim for contribution from American Brands, Inc. (American). We affirm.
Mr. DaSilva was an operator of a Ban-bury mixer for Acushnet Company, a subsidiary of American. The Banbury is a large industrial machine manufactured by USM, used to mix ingredients for various types of rubber and plastic. Mr. DaSilva was found dead with his…
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