Wohl v. SPALDING AND EVENFLO CO.'S, INC.

Plaintiff Jeffrey Wohl, as the guardian ad litem of his daughter, Kayla, appeals from a summary judgment dismissing negligence and product liability claims against defendants, who manufactured, distributed, and sold an allegedly defective child restraint seat. The trial court concluded that those claims were preempted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Act (the Safety Act), 15 USC § 1381 et seq, and related standards, 49 CFR § 571.213. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiffs complaint alleged that Kayla, an infant, suffered serious head injuries when the car in which she was riding was involved…