Practice point: For a judgment as a matter of law in an action to recover for injuries allegedly caused by a defective product, a defendant must establish that the product performed as intended, or that plaintiff’s injuries likely were caused by something not attributable to a defect in the product’s design or manufacture.
Case: Calandra v. Crane Plumbing, NY Slip Op 06692 (2d Dept. 2008)
The opinion is here.
