Alexander v. Synthatron Corp.

KELTON, J.,

The principal issue in this case is whether or not plaintiff is precluded from recovering damages for burns caused by an explosion in a chemical laboratory because one of the substantial factors in causing his injury was his own criminal conduct. We hold that plaintiff may not recover.

Following a trial held on January 3 through January 11, 1989, and a jury finding that plaintiff husband’s attempted manufacture of methamphetamine was a substantial factor in causing his own injuries, we directed a verdict in favor of all defendants. The motion of plaintiffs, Raymond and Jann…