Vannoy v. Uniroyal Tire Co.

BAKES, Justice.

Uniroyal, a tire manufacturer has appealed from a judgment awarding damages to plaintiffs in a products liability action stemming from a tire explosion accident. Plaintiffs have cross appealed from an order for remittitur of a portion of damages for loss of consortium or, in the alternative, granting a new trial. We reverse in part and remand for a new trial limited to the question of liability.

Jerry Vannoy was a tire manager for a business which sold and repaired tires. On October 6, 1980, Vannoy was attempting to mount a 16-inch tire on a 16.5-inch rim with the use of a tire…