George v. Eaton Corp.

D. E. Holbrook, Jr., P.J.

Plaintiffs, Joseph and Josephine George, brought a products liability suit against Eaton Corporation claiming damages as a result of injuries sustained by Joseph George (hereinafter plaintiff). The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs and also determined that Mr. George was 60% negligent in causing the accident. Therefore, the trial court entered an order awarding plaintiffs 40% of the judgment. Plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial was denied and they now appeal as of right.

Plaintiff was employed as a journeyman hi-lo repairman at the Ford Motor Company.…