Hammond v. McDonough Power Equipment, Inc.

This is a products liability case. Plaintiff Arthur Hammond appeals from an adverse judgment.

In April of 1977, Hammond bought a lawn mower which was manufactured and distributed by McDonough Power Equipment, Inc. In September of 1979, Hammond was injured when he fell from the mower. He contends this accident was due to a design defect in the lawn mower's gear system which caused its front end to jerk upward, throwing him onto the ground.

Hammond sued McDonough and the case proceeded to trial on 6 April 1982. The jury returned its verdict in favor of McDonough. Hammond appeals to this court to…