Midwest Specialties, Inc. v. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.

This cause came on before the court upon the trial court’s order denying defendant’s motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, directed verdict, and summary judgment. The case went to trial and the jury awarded the plaintiff-appellee, Midwest Specialties, Inc. (“Midwest”), $402,000. We affirm.

In 1979, the defendant-appellant, Firestone Tire & Rubber Company (“Firestone”), was involved in the production of tank tread assemblies for the United States government. Part of Firestone’s business included working with the plaintiff-appellee, Midwest. In early 1979, Richard Kennedy, Midwest’s…