Curtis v. Hoosier Racing Tire Corp.

MEMORANDUM & ORDER

O’MALLEY, District Judge.

Plaintiffs Edward and James Curtis, who are brothers living in Ohio, bring this action against defendant Hoosier Racing Tire Corp. (“Hoosier”), an Indiana corporation. The Curtises allege in their complaint that James owns a race car, which Edward was racing at the Talladega (Alabama) Super Speedway on October 14, 2000. The Curtises further allege that their race car was outfitted with tires designed and manufactured by Hoosier. When the right front tire blew out, the car slammed into the track wall, damaging the car and injuring Edward. The Curtises…