Utley v. Standard Magnesium & Chemical Company

HODGES, Justice.

Involved in this appeal is an action by plaintiff to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly caused by a defective ladder. The ladder was sold to plaintiff’s employer by the defendant, Cook Paint and Varnish Company through one of its retail outlet stores. It was described as a “telescoping metal painter’s ladder.” The ladder was manufactured by the' defendant, Standard Magnesium and Chemical Company. Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation was also named as a defendant on a supposition that there was a subsequent merger or consolidation between Standard and Kaiser.

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