Court Opinion

ID: 9934198
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2024-02-09 18:53:32.905497+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T13:26:31.462289
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The negligent conduct of the plaintiff in using the product is a defense under the *Page 860 
Alabama Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine; therefore, contributory negligence relating to accident causation will bar recovery in an AEMLD action if the plaintiff's negligence involves the misuse of the product.
In Dennis v. American Honda Motor Co., 585 So.2d 1336 (Ala. 1991), Dennis's negligence in operating his motorcycle did not bar his AEMLD action against American Honda Motor Company, the allegedly negligent manufacturer of Dennis's motorcycle helmet. However, Dennis's negligence in his use of the helmet would have barred his AEMLD action against American Honda.