prod.liab.rep.(cch)p 11,105 Bert E. Bloch, a Single Man v. Arrowhead-Puritas Waters, Inc., a California Corp.

CANBY, Circuit Judge.

Bert E. Bloch appeals the grant of summary judgment in favor of Arrowhead-Puritas Waters, Inc. We affirm.

FACTS:

Bert E. Bloch was injured in 1978 while handling a glass water bottle supplied by Crystal Bottled Waters (Crystal). Bloch filed a claim with Crystal, and Crystal’s liability carrier notified Arrowhead-Puritas Waters, Inc. (Arrowhead) of Bloch’s claim. Crystal asserted that Arrowhead was the manufacturer of the bottle and requested that Arrowhead assume the defense of Bloch’s claim. Arrowhead requested proof of its liability, but Crystal did not respond and…