Polythane Systems, Inc. v. Marina Ventures International, Ltd.

DUHÉ, Circuit Judge:

Two marina floating dock systems began to lose buoyancy. The manufacturer of the polyurethane flotation foam used in the docks’ construction was notified that its product may be defective. In a preemptive move, the foam manufacturer sued for declaratory judgment, requesting that the court determine what liability, if any, it may have for the docks’ problems. The designer, builder, and owners of the docks filed counter-claims. A jury found that the flotation foam was not defective, and that the manufacturer was not liable. Finding no reversible error, we affirm.

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