Kircos v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

The plaintiffs, Michigan residents, were injured in Wisconsin when a tire on a car imported by defendant Haas exploded while being inflated. The defendant, an Illinois corporation, is not licensed to do business in Michigan, has no place of business in Michigan, has no resident agent in Michigan, and does not own real or tangible property in Michigan. Defendant moved to dismiss the complaint and quash service of process alleging lack of jurisdiction by Michigan courts. Upon the denial of its motion, the defendant takes the instant appeal on leave granted by this Court.

The sole issue on appeal…