Langley v. Harris Corp.

This case presents the issue whether a defendant successor corporation in a products liability action is entitled to indemnity from the employer of the injured plaintiff employee. We hold that it is not and affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals.

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Plaintiff William L. Langley was employed by the King-Seeley Thermos Company. He was severely injured when the die-cutting press he was operating allegedly double-tripped. The press was designed, manufactured and sold by the T. W. & C. B. Sheridan Company (Old Sheridan). The Harris Corporation is the successor corporation to Old Sheridan, having…