Crosby v. Avon Products, Inc.

This is an appeal from a judgment of dismissal. The sole issue raised by the appellant is whether the trial court abused its discretion in setting aside a default judgment. We affirm.

Crosby suffered an allergic reaction to cologne which was manufactured by Avon. He brought an action against Avon based on the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine and for breach of implied warranty of merchantability. On April 22, 1982, Crosby attempted to serve Avon by having a process server deliver a copy of the summons and complaint to the offices of a firm called Answering-Mobile. Prior to…