Davis v. Globe Machine Manufacturing Co.
A notable case involving a Machine Guarding Expert Witness is Davis v. Globe Machine Manufacturing Co., decided by the Washington Supreme Court in 1984. This case centered on workplace safety, specifically the adequacy of machine guarding on industrial equipment, and provides a clear example of how expert testimony can shape the outcome of litigation involving industrial accidents and alleged product defects. The full opinion is available at Davis v. Globe Machine, 102 Wn.2d 68 (1984).
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