Matrix-Churchill v. Springsteen

The issue in this case concerns successor corporation liability and grows out of a products liability action filed by plaintiff Springsteen against Matrix-Churchill and the Cyril Bath Company, Inc., under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine. Matrix-Churchill cross-claimed seeking a declaratory judgment as to which of the defendant corporations would be liable to Springsteen should he prevail upon his claim. The trial court, sitting non-jury, found that Matrix-Churchill would be liable and dismissed the Cyril Bath Company, Inc., (Cyril Bath), directing an entry of final…