COPE, Judge.
Otis Elevator Company appeals a final judgment after jury verdict. We reverse.
Plaintiff Thomas Theodore was a passenger in a freight elevator at the Metro-Dade Justice Building. The elevator, installed in 1962, has doors which are operated by hand. Plaintiff alleged that his hand was caught when the doors closed, resulting in injury. He brought suit against Otis Elevator Company, alleging that Otis was negligent in its maintenance of the elevator...
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