Helmer v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

LUCERO, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiffs David Helmer and Felicia Muftic 1 represent a certified class of homeowners who contend a radiant-heating hose, the Entran 3, manufactured by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (“Goodyear”) suffered design defects leading to .cracks and leaks. At trial, Goodyear argued the leaks were caused by third parties’ improper installations. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Goodyear, concluding the Entran 3 was not defectively designed. On appeal, Plaintiffs argue that insufficient evidence supported the district court’s instruction on nonparty fault. They further…