JOHNESEE v. STOP & SHOP COS., INC.


174 N.J. Super. 426 (1980)

416 A.2d 956

EVERETT G. JOHNESEE AND MARY J. JOHNESEE, PLAINTIFFS-RESPONDENTS, v. THE STOP & SHOP COMPANIES, INC., A CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND H.J. HEINZ COMPANY, DEFENDANTS-APPELLANTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided June 5, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank P. Addas argued the cause for appellants (James & Addas, attorneys).

William O. Barnes, Jr., argued the cause for respondents.

Before Judges MATTHEWS, ARD and POLOW.


PER CURIAM.

Plaintiffs instituted this action against their local supermarket, Stop & Shop, and against the H.J. Heinz Company, alleging that plaintiff Everett was poisoned by a can of mushroom soup sold by Stop & Shop and manufactured by Heinz. Plaintiffs asserted claims of negligence, breach of warranty and strict liability against both defendants. Plaintiff Mary sued for loss of consortium. A jury returned...

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