Mulkey v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

ELLIS, Judge.

This case arises out of a one car accident which happened in East Baton Rouge Parish on October 6, 1964. Plaintiff’s son, David W. Mulkey, Jr., was driving plaintiff’s station wagon on Hooper Road with his brother, sister, and two cousins as passengers. Plaintiff’s petition alleges that, as the vehicle approached the bridge over the Comite River, the right rear tire blew out, causing Mulkey to close control of the vehicle, which struck the bridge several times before coming to a stop. It is further alleged that the right rear tire was purchased from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company…