Inmon v. AIR TRACTOR, INC.

Having had his negligence complaint dismissed on two grounds, the plaintiff appeals both an adverse summary judgment and the dismissal order. He argues the trial court erred in applying the applicable statutes of repose and in dismissing the action as a sanction for violation of multiple court orders. We find no error and affirm.

While the plaintiff was dusting crops, the right wing of his airplane suddenly failed. The plaintiff was injured and the plane was destroyed. The airplane was not considered airworthy at the time because the plaintiff had failed to obtain a required annual inspection.

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