Christianson v. Fayette R. Plumb, Inc.

— In this action, relief was sought for Teddy V. Christianson, a minor, for injury which he sustained when a fragment of metal struck his eye during a school class in shop. Initially, the defendants were Fayette R. Plumb, Inc., as manufacturer of a hammer which Teddy was using, Highline School District, as operator of the school which he was attending, and Mr. Inch, as supervisor of the class. Highline and Mr. Inch were dismissed without prejudice pursuant to a settlement agreement entitled “covenant not to sue.” Plumb was then dismissed from the case by summary judgment on the theory that…