Ewer v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

Plaintiff, Ronald L. Ewer, brought suit for damages suffered when a tractor tire he was mounting exploded. The jury found for plaintiff and appropriate judgment was entered. Defendant manufacturer, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, appealed.

The exploding tire — a new Goodyear 1324, 4-ply nylon' replacement tire — was purchased from defendant’s' distributor by plaintiff’s employer in the fall of 1966. The tire was stored in the employer’s enclosed warehouse until removed by plaintiff on the day of the accident. The number “13” designates the width (13 inches) from one sidewall to the other,…