Legal Opinion
Watts v. Rubber Tree, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Oregon
Decided March 17, 1993No. 90-0105-L-3; CA A71740PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWarren, P. J.
In October, 1989, Isom was seriously injured when he was thrown out of a truck after the driver, Wright, lost control as a result of a blowout of a recapped tire. Isom, through his conservator and guardian, Watts (plaintiff), sued Rubber Tree, Inc., the tire recapper (defendant), the tire manufacturers, and Wright. The theories of recovery against defendant were negligence and strict liability. The trial court granted a directed verdict in favor of defendant on both counts. ORCP 60. Plaintiff appeals, and we affirm.
A directed verdict is proper only when reasonable people could draw but one…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- James v. Carnation Co.Oregon Supreme Court · 1977
- Kodiak Electric Ass'n v. Delaval Turbine, Inc.Alaska Supreme Court · 1984
- Markle v. Mulholland's, Inc.Oregon Supreme Court · 1973
- Paulson v. Western Life InsuranceOregon Supreme Court · 1981
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3Cited by8 opinions
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