A Toyota retailer that sold a forklift without safety features to a warehouse is not liable for the injuries of a worker who was struck by the forklift, a federal judge has ruled.

U.S. District Judge Mark A. Kearney of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said in a memorandum opinion that Kenco Toyota Lift was not negligent in selling the forklift that injured plaintiff Joseph Morello without the optional backup alarms, strobe lights and rearview mirrors.

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