Kokinakes v. British Leyland, Ltd

Plaintiff initiated suit for injuries

sustained in a one-car automobile accident, alleging negligent design and breach of warranty on the part of the automobile’s manufacturer. Following trial, the jury returned a special verdict, finding that defendant British Leyland, Ltd., was not negligent and that it did not breach an implied warranty of fitness. Plaintiff appeals as of right.

Plaintiff argues first that reversible error occurred when defense counsel mentioned, in closing argument, that plaintiff was not seeking compensation for medical bills or for the first three years of wage loss…