Heisler v. Jetco Service

CHARLES B. BLACKMAR, Senior Judge.

Plaintiffs appeal from a judgment for the defendant on a jury verdict in a personal injury action, raising questions of trial error. We conclude that the trial court inappropriately limited the plaintiffs’ closing argument, in response to the defendant’s argument, and reverse and remand for a new trial.1

Regina Heisler was severely burned when her air conditioner compressor vented while being examined by a repairman, spewing its ignited flammable contents. The repairman, Blenchfield, had been recommended to the Heislers by their homeowners insurer, State Farm…