Arrow Transportation Co. v. A. O. Smith Co.

Stafford, J. †

This case arises from an accident which occurred in the state of Oregon on June 29, 1959. At the time, a tanker-truck and trailer unit rounded a gradual curve at a relatively low speed. The trailer, fully loaded with diesel fuel turned over on its side and collided with a passenger automobile. The occupants brought suit in the Oregon courts and recovered a judgment against the Arrow Transportation Company (hereinafter called Arrow), the owner of the equipment.

In the current action, Arrow seeks indemnification from the A. O. Smith Company (hereinafter called Smith) for damages…