Legal Opinion
Patterson v. Conopco, Inc.
District Court, D. Kansas
Decided December 17, 1997No. 97-1120-WEBPublished
1Opinion of the Court
Memorandum and Order
WESLEY E. BROWN, Senior District Judge.
This diversity action arises out of the death of Belinda Ann Patterson. Ms. Patterson was found dead inside her Wichita, Kansas, apartment on January 7,1993, apparently a victim of fire. She had suffered severe burns to the upper part of her body. Plaintiff alleges in this action that Rave Hair Spray, a product manufactured by the defendant, caused or contributed to Ms. Patterson’s death. The complaint asserts claims for wrongful death, negligence, product liability, and breach of warranty. The matter is now before the court on…
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