California Supreme Court, 1944

Published opinions from 1944. The case name opens the case page.

1944 opinions

CaliforniaGladys Escola, Respondent v. Coca Cola Bottling Company of Fresno (a Corporation), Appellant

July 5, 194424 Cal. 2d 453

The California Supreme Court affirmed the judgment for the plaintiff, holding that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applies to an exploding carbonated beverage bottle, allowing an inference of negligence against the bottler.

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