McKenzie v. SK Hand Tool Corp.

The underlying cause of action filed by plaintiff was a products liability suit based upon strict liability in tort against defendant, SK Hand Tool Corporation, for injuries plaintiff sustained when the ratchet wrench plaintiff was using broke while he was working on a truck, causing him to fall and injure himself. The case was tried to a jury, and at the close of all evidence, the jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant.

On appeal, plaintiff’s principal contentions are that (1) the trial court erred in striking all evidence regarding defendant’s wrench specifications, measurements of…