Long v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

On September 20, 1973, plaintiff Long was allegedly injured when a tire which he had just mounted on a wheel rim exploded. At the time he was working in the course and scope of his employment with Hall & Norcross Tire Co., dba Commercial Tire Service, in Pocatello.

In September,-1975, plaintiff filed suit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the manufacturer, and Brad Ragan, Inc., the distributor of the tire, alleging negligent manufacture and inspection and failure to warn on Goodyear’s part and breach of implied warranty by Ragan. Goodyear answered plaintiff’s amended complaint. Ragan never…