Mary Jane Stewart lost a thumb and two fingers when a machine made by Honeywell International (HI) unexpectedly double-cycled. When she later filed suit, she claimed the company failed to warn her of that possible danger.
After the New York County Supreme Court denied the company's dismissal request, HI appealed to the Appellate Division, First Department.
Because she had previously operated the device, and had known of the applicable risks and dangers, the AD1 was of the view any alleged "failure to warn" wasn't the cause of Stewart's injuries.
That left her HI & DRI.
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Stewart v. Honeywell Intl. Inc.