Martin v. Humbert Construction, Inc.

This products liability case arose from a fatality automobile accident involving Oregon residents traveling through southeastern Washington. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. manufactured the components of a wheel assembly that separated from an oncoming truck and caused the fatal injury. Goodyear appeals a judgment on a jury verdict. On appeal, Goodyear contends that the trial court erred when it declined to apply Oregon’s statute of repose, which would have barred the claims asserted against Goodyear in this case. We conclude that the trial court correctly applied Washington law. We also reject…