Jones v. Ryobi, Ltd.

Citation

37 F.3d 423 (8th Cir. 1994)

Facts

Stub — to be completed.

Issue

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Holding

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Rule

A manufacturer is not liable for injuries caused by a product that was substantially altered after leaving the manufacturer’s control, where the alteration removed a safety guard.

Significance

Applied the substantial alteration defense in a products liability case involving removal of a safety guard from a printing press.

Courses