Court of Appeals of Minnesota December 22, 1998, C5-98-949 (Hoffman v. Ford Motor Co.)

OPINION

SHUMAKER, Judge.

Appellants Daniel and Barbara Hoffman asserted claims of defective manufacture and breach of warranty against respondent Ford Motor Company as a result of a fire allegedly caused by their 1993 Ford Taurus. The trial court bifurcated the trial and first heard evidence as to notice, spoliation, and prejudice.