LAVOIE v. POWER AUTO, INC.

10C14396; A150257.

312 P.3d 601 (2013)

259 Or. App. 90

David LAVOIE, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. POWER AUTO, INC., dba Power Chevrolet, Defendant-Respondent, and Remington Industries, Inc., Defendant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided October 23, 2013.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert K. Udziela argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were J. Randolph Pickett , R. Brendan Dummigan , Kristen J. West , Kimberly O. Pickett , and Pickett Dummigan LLP.

Kent B. Hanson , Minnesota, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Hanson Bolkcom Law Group, Ltd., and Ryan J. McLellan and Smith Freed & Eberhard P.C.

Before SCHUMAN, Presiding Judge, and WOLLHEIM, Judge, and DUNCAN, Judge.


SCHUMAN, P. J.

Plaintiff sustained serious injuries when the Chevrolet Cavalier he was driving accelerated out of control, left the road, and rolled over. According to plaintiff, the accident resulted from the driver's side floor mat sliding forward and interfering with his ability to operate the accelerator and brake. He brought this action alleging common-law negligence and product liability against defendant Power Chevrolet, the dealership that sold the car to...

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