128 W. Va. 531 - Holley v. Purity Baking Co.’s Empirical Analysis

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28 state decisions

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1. “In so far as the proof of negligence is concerned, it is now the established rule in this state affecting the preparation and distribution of foodstuffs that the rule of res ipsa loquitur applies between the packer and the ultimate consumer, and that it rests with the jury to determine whether the packer-defendant's proof of a method and system showing the exercise of extraordinary care, but not relating to the specific article consumption of which it is contended injured the plaintiff, is insufficient to overcome the prima facie presumption [inference] of negligence. Webb v. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co., 121 W.Va. 115 , 2 S.E.2d 898 ; Parr v. Coca-Cola Bottling Works, 121 W.Va. 314 , 3 S.E. 2d 499 .”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Ferrell v. Royal Crown Bottling Co. of Charleston