Legal Opinion
Puopolo v. Honda Motor Co.
Massachusetts Appeals Court
Decided August 13, 1996No. 94-P-1159PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
Joseph Puopolo (plaintiff) brought an action in the Superior Court alleging that he was injured when struck by a 1988 Honda Prelude manufactured and distributed by Honda Motor Company, Ltd., and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (defendants). Puopolo claimed that the Honda Prelude was defective, dangerous, not of merchantable quality, and unfit for its intended uses and purposes. Puopolo’s wife and their three minor children brought claims for loss of consortium.
The matter was tried before a jury. The jury, answering *97special questions, found that neither defendant was negligent and that neither…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Simon v. SolomonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1982
- Commonwealth v. WoodsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1995
- Welch v. Keene Corp.Massachusetts Appeals Court · 1991
- Martel v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation AuthorityMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1988
- Birch v. StroutMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1939
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3Cited by7 opinions
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