John M. Downey v. Moore's Time-Saving Equipment, Inc.

KILEY, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Downey was injured while operating a mechanical rug-washer manufactured by defendant Moore’s Time-Saving Equipment, Inc. (Moore). Downey thereafter brought this diversity suit for recovery of damages, and alleged negligence, breach of implied and express warranties, and strict liability. The District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, without a jury, gave judgment for Moore, and Downey appealed. We affirm.

Plaintiff Downey purchased the rug-washer directly from defendant Moore, and on May 15, 1965, it was put into operation at Downey’s place of business.…