WHELAN v. GTE SYLVANIA INC.


182 A.D.2d 446 (1992)

Thomas Whelan, an Infant, by Thomas M. Whelan, His Parent and Natural Guardian, et al., Respondents, v. Gte Sylvania Incorporated et al., Appellants

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

April 9, 1992


This is a personal injury action sounding in negligence, breach of warranty and strict products liability. The complaint alleges, inter alia, that on August 12, 1983, the infant-plaintiff was injured when a GTE Sylvania 75 or 100 watt incandescent light bulb that had been purchased at the Pergament Home Center in Staten Island during the 1983 July 4th sale exploded while in use. It is claimed that defendant GTE Products Corp. ("GTE", incorrectly sued herein as GTE...

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