Jackson v. Thomas

Lewis, J.;

This is a products liability action in which the plaintiff, Ronny Jackson, alleges that he was damaged by a solvent that was sold by defendants Gerald E. Thomas, d/b/a Wichita Solvent Company (WSC), and Arrowhead Marketing to his employer. Summary judgment was granted to defendants, and Jackson appeals.

Jackson had worked on automobile transmissions for many years and used a solvent to clean the automobile parts. The solvent he used was purchased by his employer from Thomas, doing business as WSC.

In Februaiy 1995, a rash developed on Jackson’s arms. On March 6,1995, Jackson went to…