Opinion ID: 1098520
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Heading: contentions of the plaintiff

Text: The plaintiff contends that Norell negligently constructed a guardrail that was a hazard to vehicular traffic upon or near the roadway; and that, additionally, Norrell did not follow the plans and specifications furnished to it for the construction of the bridge and guardrail. The plaintiff contends that the County was negligent in the design, plans, and specifications for construction of the bridge and guardrail; and, further, that the County was negligent in the maintenance of said bridge and guardrail from the time of construction to the time of the accident in question. The plaintiff contends that GMC was negligent in the design, manufacture, and assembly of the 1986 Chevrolet Blazer based upon the Alabama Extended Manufacturer's [Liability] Doctrine (`AEMLD'). His contention is that the design and manufacture of the Blazer channeled or directed the guardrail toward the plaintiff rather than deflecting the guardrail away from the plaintiff and his position in the vehicle. The plaintiff was alone in the vehicle in the early morning hours on the day of the accident and there were no other witnesses. Thus, the plaintiff is the only occurrence witness. The plaintiff has not offered in opposition to the motions of the defendants any explanation for his Blazer's leaving the paved portion of the roadway and impacting the terminus of the guardrail. It is the contention of the plaintiff that the negligence of these defendants increased the severity of his injuries and damages. He does not make the charge that their negligence in any wise caused his Blazer to leave the paved portion of the roadway.