Products Liability Law Reporter

Bullseye Bow, LLC, and Neils Kahr allegedly sold a Bullseye Youth Bow Trainer Set to Doe’s parents at an arts and crafts festival. While Doe and his brother were playing with the bow and arrow set, the arrow’s foam tip became separated from the shaft when the bow was fully extended, resulting in the propulsion of a hard, blunt arrow end.

The arrow impaled Doe’s right eye and caused traumatic injuries, including a ruptured globe and a detached retina. The child has undergone surgery and incurred over $95,000 in medical expenses. He also suffered emotional anguish and may require future intervention.

Doe’s father, on his behalf, sued Bullseye Bow, LLC, and Neils Kahr, alleging general products liability under the Alabama Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine, failure to warn, negligence, and wantonness. The defense denied the allegations.

The parties settled for $1 million.

Citation: Doe v. Bullseye Bow, LLC, No. 1:23-cv-326-TFM-C (S.D. Ala. June 25, 2024).

Plaintiff counsel: Aaron N. Maples, New Orleans; AAJ member Tyler Flowers, Semmes, Ala.; and AAJ member Robert L. Mitchell, Mobile, Ala.