A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week.

Baby Food Burns: Gerber Products Co. was sued in Los Angeles Superior Court in a case alleging strict liability, negligence and breach of warranty. Chrislee V. Gedeon, who filed the case, says that when she heated two jars of beef and carrot baby food, the jars appeared stable and were not bubbling or boiling. As soon as she put a plastic spoon in one of the jars, “the contents exploded all over plaintiffs’ face, neck, back and chest,” causing severe burns, the suit says. The suit seeks unstated damages. (Filed June 28, 1990. Case No. BC004562)