Coody v. AH Robins Co., Inc.

OPINION

Before CADENA, C.J., and BUTTS and REEVES, JJ. CADENA, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff, Martha Ann Coody, appeals from an order granting the motion for summary judgment filed by defendant, A.H. Robins Co., Inc. The summary judgment that plaintiff take nothing was based on the ground that her action for injuries resulting from her use of an intrauterine device manufactured by defendant was barred by limitations.

In February, 1972, plaintiff’s physician fitted her with an intrauterine device (IUD) known as a Daikon Shield which was manufactured by defendant. A few months later plaintiff began…