Gates v. John Deere Ottumwa Works

This is a products liability action for personal injuries sustained by Harry LaChance. The complaint was premised on theories of negligent design, strict tort liability and breach of warranty. LaChance was injured in 1975 while performing maintenance on a roller mill manufactured by defendant respondents and sold to LaChances employer, Ralston Purina. Upon motion, the district court granted summary judgment in favor of the manufacturer. We affirm.