McGlone v. Superior Trucking Co., Inc.

McHUGH, Justice:

This appeal raises questions concerning (1) strict liability for personal injuries alleged to have been proximately caused by the transportation of an oversize load, (2) a “missing-witness” instruction and (3) alleged juror disqualification in a civil case. The particular strict liability question is one of first impression in this jurisdiction. The “missing-witness” question presents us with the opportunity to clarify a confusing area of the law. The juror disqualification question emphasizes again the need for timely action by trial counsel.

The appellants, Priscilla McGlone…