Diviero v. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co.

CHOY, Circuit Judge:

Richard Diviero and Kay Heminger (“Diviero and Heminger” or “appellants”) appeal the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company (“Uniroyal” or “appellee”). Diviero v. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co., 919 F.Supp. 1353 (D.Ariz.1996). Diviero and Heminger sued Uniroyal for personal injuries arising from an alleged product defect in a Uniroyal tire. Appellants offered expert testimony to prove the tire was defective, however, the district court refused to admit the testimony and granted summary judgment to Uniroyal.

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