Ex Parte Diversey Corp.

The Court of Civil Appeals reversed a summary judgment in favor of the defendant Diversey Corporation in Harriett Cooper's action brought under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine ("AEMLD"). In doing so, the Court of Civil Appeals considered expert testimony submitted by Cooper in support of her opposition to Diversey's motion for summary judgment. See Cooper v. Diversey Corp., [Ms. 2961418, April 10, 1998] 742 So.2d 1244 (Ala.Civ.App. 1998). We reverse and remand.

The principles of law applicable to a motion for summary judgment are well settled. To grant such a motion, the…