Shleifer v. Bridgestone-Firestone, Inc.

Beasley, Chief Judge.

The Shleifers appeal from the dismissal of their amended third-party complaint against Bridgestone-Firestone (“Firestone”).

Detwiler sued the Shleifers for injuries caused by a collision in which David Shleifer was driving. A Firestone service store had performed brake work on the Shleifers’ car, and David had retrieved it shortly before the incident. The Shleifers alleged that brake failure was the cause due to Firestone’s negligence, in a third-party complaint against Firestone seeking indemnity and contribution. By amendment they included a claim against Firestone for…