HAMMOND v. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO.

No. 81-2720.

691 F.2d 646 (1982)

HAMMOND, Ruth L., Administratrix of the Estate of James B. Hammond, Sr., and Ruth L. Hammond, in her own right v. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO., Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit.

Decided October 26, 1982.

Rehearing and Rehearing Denied November 19, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William V. Coleman, Thomas J. Finarelli, Liebert, Short, Fitzpatrick & Lavin, Philadelphia, Pa., for appellant.

Edward F. Silva, Feinberg & Silva, Philadelphia, Pa., for appellee.

Before SEITZ, Chief Judge, and GARTH and ROSENN, Circuit Judges.


Rehearing and Rehearing In Banc Denied November 19, 1982.

OPINION OF THE COURT

ROSENN, Circuit Judge.

This case presents a narrow question for review: where a knowledgeable purchaser of farm equipment instructs the manufacturer of that equipment prior to delivery to remove a safety device incorporated as a standard feature in its product design, and an experienced employee of the purchaser who operates...

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