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prod.liab.rep. (Cch) P 13,294 Willis A. White, Linda White v. David Edmond, Irene Edmond, Vnac

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Decided September 4, 1992No. 91-8903PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BOWNES, Senior Circuit Judge:

This is an appeal from summary judgment that raises the issue of the scope of the “Fireman’s Rule” under Georgia law. Appellant Willis A. White (“White”), a fireman, brought this action against appellee Volvo North America Corporation (“Volvo NAC”), an automobile manufacturer.1 White alleged that he was injured while fighting a fire at a residential house as a result of the explosion of part of a Volvo automobile, which was parked in a burning garage adjoining the house. White sued Volvo NAC for negligence in the manufacture of the automobile part that exploded.…

2Cases cited30 opinions

  1. Krauth v. Israel Geller and Buckingham Homes, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1960
  2. Walters v. SloanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1977
  3. Kreski v. Modern Wholesale Electric Supply Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Armstrong v. MailandSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1979
  5. Court v. GrzelinskiIllinois Supreme Court · 1978

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. George Souran, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda Rebstock Von Bergen, George Souran, Individually v. Travelers Insurance Company, George Souran, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Linda Rebstock Von Bergen, and George Souran, Individually, R. Ronald Fraley, Peter J. Kelly, Richard M. Zabak, Daniel P. Mitchell v. Travelers Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1993
  2. Cooper v. Tokyo Electric Power Co.District Court, S.D. California · 2015
  3. Stapper v. GMI Holdings, Inc.California Court of Appeal · 1999
  4. McKernan v. General Motors Corp.Supreme Court of Kansas · 2000
  5. Souran v. Travelers InsuranceCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1993

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