Zahrte v. Sturm, Ruger & Co.

MEMORANDUM and ORDER

WILLIAM D. MURRAY, Senior District Judge.

INTRODUCTION.

This is a strict liability action brought against Sturm Ruger & Company, Inc., a manufacturer of firearms. Trial of the action consumed three weeks. The jury, answering questions on a special verdict form, found that the plaintiff assumed the risk of his injury. Plaintiff now moves for new trial and judgment notwithstanding the verdict, raising three specifications of error. The issues were thoroughly briefed and argued, and carefully considered by the court. A review of those issues makes it clear that plaintiff’s…