Legal Opinion
Timothy C. Cotita v. Pharma-Plast, U.S.A., Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 8, 1992No. 92-4139PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUHÉ, Circuit Judge:
This is a products liability action. Timothy C. Cotita (“Cotita”) seeks review of a jury verdict in his favor, contesting the amount of damages awarded to him. We find no error and affirm.
Background and Procedural History
Cotita is a registered nurse. While providing nursing services to an AIDS patient, Cotita was stuck by a syringe manufactured by the Defendant-Appellee, Pharma-Plast, U.S.A., Inc. (“Pharma-Plast”). The syringe, although still in its sterile packaging, was missing the protective cap that normally covers the tip of the needle. This improper packaging allowed…
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