CORCORAN v. SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO.


312 N.J. Super. 117 (1998)

THOMAS CORCORAN, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT/CROSS-RESPONDENT, v. SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT/CROSS-APPELLANT.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division..

Decided June 3, 1998.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Charles R. Melli, Jr. argued the cause for appellant/cross-respondent (Melli & Wright, attorneys; Brian E. Lutness, on the brief).

Joseph DiRienzo argued the cause for respondent/cross-appellant (DiRienzo & Wallerstein, attorneys; Mr. DiRienzo and James S. Rehberger, on the brief).

Before Judges DREIER, KEEFE and PAUL G. LEVY.


The opinion of the court was delivered by KEEFE, J.A.D.

Plaintiff, Thomas Corcoran, sustained a severe injury to his left eye while using a pair of needle nose pliers sold by defendant Sears Roebuck Corporation and manufactured by Western Forge. Plaintiff sued defendant alleging a manufacturing defect. A jury found in favor of defendant, finding no manufacturing defect. Plaintiff appeals and defendant cross-appeals...

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