Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. v. Mercer

OPINION

Respondent Lorraine Mercer (“Mercer”) and her seventeen-year-old daughter, Rhonda, embarked on a road-trip vacation from their home in British Columbia, Canada, through the Western United States. In preparation for the trip, Mercer had her regular mechanic in Canada thoroughly check and service her car. The mechanic inspected the car and advised Mercer that her rear tires were in good condition but that she needed two new front tires. At her request, he replaced the two bad tires.

On the return trip to Canada from Southern California, Mercer, Rhonda, and Rhonda’s boyfriend headed north…