Smitheman Ex Rel. Godwin v. National Presto Industries, Inc.

LEWIS, Judge.

Plaintiffs filed this products liability action on 13 November 1989 against National Presto Industries, Inc. (hereinafter “Presto”), Oakwood Mobile Homes, Inc. and Homes by Oakwood, Inc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Oakwood”). Presto is the manufacturer of a cooker which tipped over and spilled hot oil on the minor plaintiff after he had pulled the cord. Oakwood manufactured the mobile home in which the accident occurred. On 27 November 1991 the court approved a settlement with Oakwood, thus leaving Presto as the only defendant in this action. In their complaint,…