Pippen v. Denison Division of Abex Corp.

On October 25, 1970, plaintiff John Pippen was injured while operating a hydraulic power press for Atlantic Die Casting Company. He brought suit against- the manufacturer of the press, Denison Division of Abex Corporation, alleging breach of warranty in the design and manufacture of the press. He also claimed negligence in the design of the press and in the failure to warn the user of the press of potential dangers. John Pippen’s wife, Evelyn, sued for loss of consortium. The jury returned a verdict in favor of John and Evelyn Pippen in the amounts of $1,250,000 and $500,000, respectively.…