Tell v. Terex Corp.

Cynthia Tell, as dependent widow of Donnie Lee Zeigler, deceased, appeals from a summary judgment entered in favor of Terex Corporation and Terex Equipment Limited ("TEL") (hereinafter Terex Corporation and TEL are sometimes referred to collectively as "Terex"),1 on Tell's claims asserted under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine ("AEMLD"). Tell also challenges several discovery rulings made by the trial court. We reverse and remand.

Facts

Beginning in March 2003, Donnie Lee Zeigler was employed by Elmore Sand Gravel, Inc., as a haul-truck driver. Zeigler was assigned to…