Legal Opinion
Codekas v. Dyna-Lift Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided May 7, 1975No. Civ. 13891PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
KERRIGAN, J.
The hydraulic cylinder of a date picking machine failed a few days after being repaired, resulting in severe personal injuries to two ranch hands, damages to the machine, and three lawsuits. The three actions were consolidated for the purpose of trial. From adverse judgments, the repairer appeals on the ground the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the doctrine of strict liability in tort.
Facts
The date picking machine was owned and operated by the plaintiffs Ernest J. Codekas and Tellis Codekas, dba Codekas Bros. Date Gardens—Coachella Valley date ranchers. On or…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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