St. Louis v. Rockwell Graphic Systems, Inc.

In 1972 the Kankakee Daily Journal installed a new printing press. Twelve years later, on October 12, 1984, Thomas St. Louis, an employee, was injured when his arm was caught and crushed by this press. On August 11, 1986, he filed a complaint against the manufacturer and vendor of the press, defendant Rockwell Graphic Systems, Inc. (Rockwell); then on October 10, 1986, plaintiff amended the complaint to add the contractor who installed the press, Skidmore & Mason, Inc. (Skid-more), and others as defendants.

Plaintiff alleges, inter alia, that Rockwell was negligent in the design, manufacture,…