Legal Opinion

State Farm Fire and Cas. Co. v. J.B. Plastics

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided April 3, 1987No. 85-1010PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

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The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the manufacturer of an allegedly defective PVC (plastic) plumbing cap. We affirm.

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, as subrogee of its insured, Robert Haley, brought this indemnity action against J.B. Plastics, Inc., the manufacturer, claiming that it was liable for water damage its insured suffered because of the cap; State Farm bases its claim on negligent failure to warn, implied warranty, and on the…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Casrell v. Altec Industries, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1976
  2. Atkins v. American Motors Corp.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1976
  3. Gurley v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1987
  4. Chandler v. HunterCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1976
  5. Simmons v. Clemco IndustriesSupreme Court of Alabama · 1979

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3Cited by19 opinions

  1. Spain v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.Supreme Court of Alabama · 2003
  2. Brooks v. Colonial Chevrolet-Buick, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1991
  3. Wellcraft Marine v. ZarzourSupreme Court of Alabama · 1990
  4. Curl v. Volkswagen of America, Inc.Ohio Supreme Court · 2007
  5. Toole v. McClintockCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1993

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