Legal Opinion
Key v. Maytag Corp.
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided May 19, 1995No. 2940494PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Franklin James Key filed an action against Maytag Corporation and its Magic Chef division, alleging that he injured his thumbs while operating a folding machine on the premises of Magic Chef. The action also named as defendants Feldman Inc., the manufacturer of the machine, and Mike Cruise, the safety and health coordinator for Magic Chef.
Although the complaint is less than clear, Key attempted to state a cause of action against Magic Chef for negligence, wantonness, and liability under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine. Magic Chef answered the complaint and filed…
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