Feiteira v. Clark Equipment Co.

KATHIANNE KNAUP CRANE, Judge.

Plaintiff was severely injured when a Bobcat steer-skid loader backed into him while he was installing forms for a concrete sidewalk. He sought damages from defendant manufacturer and seller on a theory of strict liability based on product design defect because the loader did not have a backup alarm. The trial court entered a judgment on the jury verdict in plaintiffs favor in the amount of $989,150.00 and costs. On appeal, defendant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence of causation and the trial court’s evidentiary rulings. We affirm.

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