Orville WILLIAMS, Appellant, v. PRO-TEC, INC. and Grant & Roth Plastics, Inc., Appellee

WOLLMAN, Circuit Judge.

Orville Williams appeals from the district court’s 1 judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of Pro-Tec, Inc. and Grant & Roth Plastics, Inc. (Grant). We affirm.

While playing racquetball on November 22, 1982, Williams, a St. Louis dentist, turned to face his opponent as the latter was preparing to strike the ball. The re turn shot struck Williams’ right eye, injuring it severely. At the time of his injury, Williams was wearing a lensless eye guard that had been manufactured by Grant and marketed by Pro-Tec. As a result of the injury, Williams was required to undergo…