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Yarbrough v. Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided September 3, 1993No. 1921031PublishedCited by 37 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Gerald and Stephanie Yarbrough filed this action against Sears, Roebuck and Company ("Sears") and Toyotomi Co., Ltd. ("Toyotomi"), to recover damages under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine ("AEMLD"), based on allegations of negligent and wanton design of a kerosene heater, failure to adequately warn of dangers associated with the kerosene heater, and breach of implied and express warranties.

The Yarbroughs purchased a kerosene heater from Sears; that heater had been manufactured by Toyotomi. A printed decal on the heater itself warned against using gasoline in the…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Casrell v. Altec Industries, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1976
  2. Atkins v. American Motors Corp.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1976
  3. General Motors Corp. v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1985
  4. Gurley v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1987
  5. Brooks v. Colonial Chevrolet-Buick, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1991

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3Cited by37 opinions

  1. Ex Parte General Motors Corp.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1999
  2. Wagoner v. Exxon Mobil Corp.District Court, E.D. Louisiana · 2011
  3. Spain v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.Supreme Court of Alabama · 2003
  4. In Re Rezulin Products Liability LitigationDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 2001
  5. Tillman v. RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 2003

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