Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit September 23, 1985, 84-4528 (prod.liab.rep.(cch)p 10,718 Earnest M. Gray, Jr. And Hughlene Gray v. The Manitowoc Company, Inc.)

W. EUGENE DAVIS, Circuit Judge:

Earnest M. Gray brought this action for injuries which he sustained when he was struck by the boom of a construction crane manufactured by defendant, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (Manitowoc). Gray’s wife, Hughlene Gray, joined in this action seeking damages for loss of consortium and companionship.