Maximum Overdrive

(1986)

Nannuzzi v. King

This is an action sounding in negligence and strict liability against numerous defendants which arises from an incident occurring on July 31, 1985 on the set of a motion picture entitled “Maximum Overdrive.” On that date, plaintiff, a cinematographer employed as the film’s Director of Photography, allegedly sustained severe and permanent damage to his “shooting eye” when a remote-controlled power lawnmower lost control and splintered wooden wedges on which a camera was resting.

Judgment: Plaintiff’s motion to remand this case to the Supreme Court, State of New York, New York County, is granted. [Case was eventually privately settled].