Opinion ID: 6198
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Whirlpool

Text: 16 We next address the plaintiffs' appeal of the summary judgment entered in favor of Whirlpool. Whirlpool's summary judgment evidence demonstrated that Whirlpool had never manufactured any central heating and air conditioning system. This showing was sufficient to impose on the plaintiffs the burden of coming forward with specific facts that show that Whirlpool manufactured the Ruiz's heating and air conditioning system. Fed.R.Civ.P. 56(e). The plaintiffs' only response to this summary judgment evidence was that the contract between the plaintiffs and Air Alamo called for the installation of Whirlpool equipment. This showing was insufficient to create a genuine issue of fact as to whether Whirlpool equipment was installed in the Ruiz's home. 17 The only other theories under which the plaintiffs sought to hold Whirlpool liable for their damage were predicated on the underlying liability of Inter-City. 4 However, since we have held that Inter-City cannot be held liable for the plaintiffs' damages, it follows that Whirlpool cannot be liable for the plaintiffs' damages either. We therefore hold that summary judgment was properly entered in favor of Whirlpool.