MATHIS v. GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

89-1301.

571 So.2d 290 (1990)

Marcella W. MATHIS, as administratrix of the estate of Willie Mathis, deceased v. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

October 26, 1990.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Marcella A. Mathis, Birmingham, for appellant.

De Martenson and Christopher S. Rodgers of Huie, Fernambucq & Stewart, Birmingham, for appellee.


PER CURIAM.

The plaintiff in this case, Marcella A. Mathis, sued General Motors Corporation ("G.M."), alleging defective design of the rear window of the trucks it manufactures. This action followed the death of her husband as a result of a single-vehicle accident. The trial judge entered summary judgment in favor of G.M. after it offered affidavits indicating that the design of the truck window was reasonably safe for its intended use, and that the truck met all...

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