Legal Opinion
William D. Witt, Iii, Cross-Appellant v. Norfe, Inc., Cross-Appellee
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided January 17, 1984No. 82-5461PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Per curiam
This products liability action was brought against Norfe, Inc., for injuries sustained by William D. Witt, III when he accidentally struck a shower door manufactured by Norfe’s predecessor. A jury awarded Witt $46,000 plus costs. We reverse for a new trial.
In November 1978, plaintiff, while showering, accidentally struck the shower door with his right arm. The glass door shattered, injuring plaintiff. Plaintiff brought suit against Norfe on theories of breach of implied warranty, negligence, and strict liability, arguing principally that the manufacturer made the shower door with glass that…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- Cassisi v. Maytag Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1981
- Greiten v. La DowWisconsin Supreme Court · 1975
- Grady Michael Higginbotham, Plaintiff-Appellee-Cross v. Ford Motor Company, Defendant-Appellant-Cross John Henry Lee and Veronica P. LeeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1976
- Michael J. Guidry v. Kem Manufacturing Company, Drackett Products Company, Defendants-Third Party v. Kem Manufacturing Company, Third PartyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1979
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3Cited by22 opinions
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- Kennan Ex Rel. Kennan v. Dow Chemical Co.District Court, M.D. Florida · 1989
- Real v. Continental Group, Inc.District Court, N.D. California · 1986
- Lambert v. General MotorsCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1998
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