Skil Corp. v. Lugsdin

Sognier, Judge.

This products liability case was brought by Herbert L. Lugsdin against Skil Corporation (Skil) to recover damages for injuries Lugsdin sustained when the lower blade guard of a circular saw manufactured by Skil failed to close and Lugsdin’s hand came into contact with the exposed blade. The first jury trial of this case ended in a verdict and judgment in favor of Skil. Thereafter, the trial court granted Lugsdin’s motion for a new trial. A second trial was held and the jury returned a verdict in favor of Lugsdin. Skil appeals.

1. Appellant contends the trial court erred by…