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ANDRIES v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP., DELCO

No. 82-C-1953.

444 So.2d 1180 (1983)

Alan V. ANDRIES v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, DELCO BATTERIES DIVISION, et al.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

Rehearing Denied January 27, 1984.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edward P. Sutherland, Baton Rouge, for applicant.

Peter L. Bernard, Jr., Joseph S. Palermo, Jr., Bernard, Cassisa, Babst & Saporito, Metairie, for respondents.

LEMMON, Justice.

This is an action for damages against the manufacturer of an automobile battery.1 Plaintiff's injuries occurred when the battery exploded in his face as he used a cigarette lighter to explore under the hood in an attempt to help a stranded motorist start her car. The issue is whether the manufacturer should be held liable for failing to warn adequately that introduction of a spark or flame in proximity to the battery...

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