Golden v. Marshall Field & Co.

Plaintiff, Myrna Golden, brought a three-count personal injury action in negligence, strict liability and breach of warranty against defendants, Marshall Field & Company, Pennaco Hosiery, Inc., and Givenchy. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of defendants, and plaintiff appeals. The sole issue presented is whether a material issue of fact existed which precluded the entry of summary judgment.

On February 1, 1979, plaintiff purchased from defendant, Marshall Field & Company, a pair of support pantyhose which were manufactured and distributed by defendants, Pennaco Hosiery, Inc.,…