New York Court of Appeals
Randy Knitwear, Inc. v. American Cyanamid Company
February 22, 196211 N.Y.2d 5
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court's denial of summary judgment, holding that privity of contract is not required for a remote purchaser to sue a manufacturer for breach of an express warranty based on the manufacturer's advertising and labeling. The court relied on modern commercial practices and precedent rejecting the privity requirement. A concurring opinion agreed with the result but cautioned against a blanket abandonment of the old rule. The decision underscores the shift toward consumer protection in warranty actions.