Jordan v. Ford Motor Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Moule, J.
On June 6, 1968 a 1963 Mercury Comet, in which plaintiff was a passenger, was hit in the rear by another car and immediately burst into flames. Plaintiff sustained severe burns and other serious injuries as a result of the accident.
More than 10 years later, in September, 1978, plaintiff commenced this suit against the Ford Motor Company, setting forth causes of action in negligence, strict products liability and breach of warranty. Plaintiff alleged in her complaint that the design and manufacture of the Comet’s fuel tank resulted in the tank being unduly…
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