Nature of the Case
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Facts
Pouncey (P) was injured while putting anti-freeze in his car. The car was manufactured by Ford Motor Co. (D). While P accelerated the engine with the hood open, a blade broke off the radiator fan, cut through the water hose, and struck P in the face. The accident caused permanent facial disfigurement. P had purchased the car approximately six months before from Clement Motor Company. At the time of the accident, the car had been driven approximately 62,000 miles. P sued D for damages for the injury on a products liability theory. The jury gave verdict to P for $15,000. D appealed from the denial of their motion for a directed verdict, and a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, or in the alternative for a new trial. D's main problem with the decision is that the evidence was not sufficient to support the jury's verdict.
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