Rivera v. Rockford MacHine & Tool Co.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries brought against the manufacturer of a plastic injection molding machine, known as the Rockford Hijector, by a machine operator who suffered the loss of his right hand. The cause was submitted to a jury under the theory of strict liability and resulted in a verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $155,000 upon which judgment was entered.

On appeal the defendant contends:

1) That the verdict on the issue of liability is erroneous as a matter of law;

2) That the trial court erred in admitting plaintiff’s evidence that certain safety devices were…