Lambertson v. Cincinnati Corp.
Minnesota Supreme Court
257 N.W.2d 679 (1977)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
Hutchinson Manufacturing and Sales, Inc. (Hutchinson) purchased a press brake from Cincinnati Corporation (Cincinnati) (defendant). Cincinnati informed Hutchinson of problems with the press brake and suggested the addition of specific safety devices. Hutchinson did not order the safety devices. An employee of Hutchinson, Lynder Lambertson (plaintiff), was injured while operating the press brake. Lambertson recovered benefits from Hutchinson through workers’ compensation. Lambertson then brought suit against Cincinnati. The trial court used the concept of comparative negligence to apportion fault at 15 percent for Lambertson, 25 percent for Cincinnati, and 60 percent for Hutchinson. Lambertson was awarded $34,000, minus 15 percent for his own negligence. Cincinnati sought contribution from Hutchinson, which was denied. Cincinnati appealed. The Minnesota Supreme Court granted certiorari.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Sheran, C.J.)
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