Edward C. McIntyre Et Ux., Appellants/cross-Appellees v. Everest & Jennings, Inc., Etc., Appellee/cross-Appellant

HARPER, Senior District Judge.

Plaintiff, Edward McIntyre, brought this products liability action for compensatory and punitive damages, suing under theories of strict liability and negligence. His wife, Connie McIntyre, joined in this suit seeking damages under the same theories for the loss of consortium with her husband.

This suit was tried before a jury in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Judge Collinson presiding. A jury verdict was returned in favor of the defendant on the issue of strict liability. With respect to the question of negligence, the jury…