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Micallef v. Miehle Co.
New York Court of Appeals
39 N.Y.2d 376, 384 N.Y.S.2d 115, 348 N.E.2d 571 (1976)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Paul Micallef (plaintiff) was attempting to fix a printing press manufactured by Miehle-Gross Dexter, Inc. (Miehle) (defendant) when his hand was caught in the printing press, causing him injury. The printing press had no safety guards, and the shut-off button was too far away for Micallef to reach. Micallef brought a design-defect suit against Miehle. The jury found in favor of Micallef. The appellate division reversed, relying in part on Campo v. Scofield, 95 N.E.2d 802 (N.Y. 1950). Miehle appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Cooke, J.)
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