HANNAH v. GREGG, BLAND & BERRY, INC.

1002094 and 1002095.

840 So.2d 839 (2002)

Judy HANNAH, dependent widow of Jerry W. Hannah, deceased v. GREGG, BLAND & BERRY, INC. Judy Hannah, dependent widow of Jerry W. Hannah, deceased v. Westinghouse Electric Corporation et al.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

Opinion Overruling Applications for Rehearing September 6, 2002.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven D. Tipler and Patrick J. Ballard of Tipler Law Offices, Birmingham, for appellant.

John D. Gleissner of Rogers & Associates, Birmingham, for appellee Gregg, Bland & Berry, Inc.

James A. Harris, Jr., James A. Harris III, and G. Nicole Mapp of Harris & Harris, L.L.P., Birmingham, for appellees Westinghouse Electric Corporation; Electrical Systems Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation; and Industrial Controls Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

Amici curiae Alabama Branch of Associated General Contractors of America, Associated Builders & Contractors of Alabama, Inc., and Business Council of Alabama, in support of the application for rehearing filed by Gregg, Bland & Berry, Inc.; Matthew C. McDonald and Michael M. Shipper of Miller, Hamilton, Snider & Odom, L.L.C. Mobile.


LYONS, Justice.

Judy Hannah appeals from a summary judgment entered in favor of Gregg, Bland & Berry, Inc. ("GB & B"), and Westinghouse Electric Corporation ("Westinghouse") in a wrongful-death action. Hannah's claims are based upon the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine ("AEMLD") and theories of negligence, wantonness, and breach of warranty. We reverse and remand the summary judgment on the AEMLD and negligence claims. Hannah has not argued...

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