Connally v. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO.

OPINION and ORDER

BUTLER, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the Court on a joint motion for summary judgment filed by defendants Sears Roebuck and Company (“Sears”) and Emerson Electric Company (“Emerson”) (Doc. 62). After careful consideration of all issues raised and all relevant documents and evidence presented in light of the applicable law, the Court finds that the motion for summary judgment is due to be granted.

I. Findings of Fact

On March 6, 1996, plaintiff Ronald Con-nally severed the nerve in his right thumb while using his new band saw to make practice cuts in pieces of wood.…