Baughman v. General Motors Corp.

ORDER

HAMILTON, District Judge.

The present case is a products liability . action arising out of the explosive separation of a multi-piece wheel rim assembly. Jurisdiction is founded upon 28 U.S.C. § 1332. The matter is presently before the court upon motion of the defendant, General Motors Corporation (hereinafter “G.M.”), for summary judgment. Rule 56, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

At the time the facts relevant to the present cause of action occurred, the plaintiff was employed as a tire mechanic at Newton Truck Rentals, Inc. (hereinafter “Newton”). On May 25,1981, plaintiff was engaged…