Court of Appeals of New York

In a products liability action alleging defective design of a chemical compound commonly known as lye used for clearing drains, summary judgment in favor of the defendant is reversed because defendant failed to demonstrate that its product is reasonably safe for its intended use; that is, the utility of the product outweighs its inherent danger.

Appellate Information

• Decided 05/10/2011
• Published 05/10/2011

Judges

• LIPPMAN

Court

• Court of Appeals of New York

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Lisa M. Comeau, Brendan T. Fitzpatrick