Tuggle v. Raymond Corp.

HIGHERS, Judge.

This is a products liability action arising out of an accident involving a forklift truck manufactured by the appellant, The Raymond Corporation (“Raymond”). The gravamen of the complaint by the appellee, Frank Tuggle (“Tuggle”), was alleged negligent design and strict liability. The jury returned a $65,000 verdict in favor of Tuggle. Raymond appeals and presents the following issues for our review: (1) Did the trial court err in refusing to instruct the jury that Raymond’s compliance with an Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulation concerning forklift design…