Legal Opinion
Gryc Ex Rel. Gryc v. Dayton-Hudson Corp.
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Decided May 23, 1980No. 49334, 49525PublishedCited by 84 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TODD, Justice.
On December 8,1969, Lee Ann Gryc, then 4 years of age, was clothed in pajamas made from a cotton material manufactured by defendant Riegel Textile Corporation (Riegel). The material was commercially known as “flannelette.” It was not treated but did meet the minimum federal standards of product flammability. Lee Ann reached across the electric stove in her home to shut off a timer. Her pajamas were instantly ignited and she received severe burns over her upper body. The jury found Riegel liable for these injuries and awarded Lee Ann $750,000 in compensatory damages and…
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