Hagan v. Gemstate Manufacturing, Inc.

Plaintiff, the personal representative of the decedent Kenneth S. Hagan (Hagan), brought this action, alleging products liability and negligence claims, against defendant Gemstate Manufacturing, Inc. (defendant). Defendant is the manufacturer of an attached tiltbed truck trailer which Hagan’s vehicle struck from the rear, causing his death. The action was tried to a jury, which found that defendant was not liable. Plaintiff appeals from the resulting judgment, and we reverse and remand.

We quote the pertinent portions of the summary of facts as set forth in plaintiffs brief and accepted by…