Rose Nash v. Michelin North America Inc., et al.

Summary

Ron and Rose Nash fell from Ron's Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1700 after the rear tire on the bike failed. The tire, a Michelin Commander II, is claimed by plaintiffs to have been defective from the factory, resulting in Ron's paralysis and Rose's serious injuries.

Attorneys for the plaintiff accuse Michelin of failing to properly inspect the tire after receiving it from a factory with known quality control issues. The tire's layers, they argue, were not properly fused, causing leaks in the membrane.

Michelin argues that their tire was properly made and passed a safety inspection. The company states that the blowout was caused by damage from a lack of air pressure, which put excessive stress on the tires.

Outcome

Verdict for defendant.

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