DANIELL V. FORD MOTOR CO., INC.
581 F.Supp. 728 (1984)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Ford (D) moved for summary judgment in Daniell's (P) action under
strict product liability, negligence, and breach of express warranty and implied warranties
of merchantability and fitness after P intentionally locked herself in her automobile trunk
as a means to commit suicide.
FACTS: P became locked inside the trunk of a 1973 Ford LTD automobile, where she remained
for some nine days. P was attempting suicide. P now seeks to recover for psychological and
physical injuries arising from that occurrence. P contends that the automobile had a design
defect in that the trunk lock or latch did not have an internal release or opening
mechanism. She also maintains that the manufacturer is liable based on a failure to warn of
this condition. P sued under: (1) strict products liability under 402A of the Restatement
2d of Torts (1965), (2) negligence, and (3) breach of express warranty and implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. D moved for summary
judgment.
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