Strickland v. Textron, Inc.

ORDER

This is an action arising out of plaintiff’s injuries on April 29, 1971 when, during the course of her normal employment, her hair was caught in a moving wheel of a machine that aids in the manufacture of zippers. At the time of the injury, plaintiff was an employee of the defendant’s Talon Division and she has since received $10,900.00 in settlement of all amounts owed to her by her employer under South Carolina Workmen’s Compensation laws. Plaintiff instituted this products liability action against Textron, Inc. alleging that it was the supplier of a negligently designed and…