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- Title: Witt v. Norfe Inc.
- Author : Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
- Release Date : January 17, 1984
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 51 KB
Description
This products liability action was brought against Norfe, Inc., for injuries sustained by William D. Witt, III when he accidentally struck a shower door manufactured by Norfe's predecessor. A jury awarded Witt $46,000 plus costs. We reverse for a new trial. In November 1978, plaintiff, while showering, accidentally struck the shower door with his right arm. The glass door shattered, injuring plaintiff. Plaintiff brought suit against Norfe on theories of breach of implied warranty, negligence, and strict liability, arguing principally that the manufacturer made the shower door with glass that was too easily breakable. Defendant denied all allegations of liability on its part and asserted as an affirmative defense that plaintiff misused the product and was therefore contributorily negligent.