Robinson v. Reed-Prentice Division of Package Machinery Co.

New York Court of Appeals · Decided 1980-02-14

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OPINION OF THE COURT Chief Judge Cooke. We hold that a manufacturer of a product may not be cast in damages, either on a strict products liability or negligence cause of action, where, after the product leaves the possession and control of the manufacturer, there is a subsequent modification which substantially alters the product and is the proximate cause of plaintiffs injuries. Plaintiff…

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