Avis Truck Rental v. Coggins

Evans, Judge.

Henry Coggins sued Avis Truck Rental, Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for personal injuries and damage by reason of the explosion of a truck tire he was installing. He was employed by Gene White Tire Co. to change the tires owned by Avis Truck Rental. A tire blew up in his face and injured him. The tire was manufactured by Firestone and the wheel and "lock rim” were manufactured by Goodyear. He alleges the products were inherently and intrinsically dangerous and, prior to the injury, were under the complete control and supervision of the defendants. He…