Scheman-Gonzalez v. Saber Manufacturing Company

David Rodriguez suffered fatal injuries when he attempted to mount a 16 inch Michelin tire onto a 16.5 inch Saber-Titan wheel. The plaintiffs, referred to herein as ""Gonzalez,"" appeal summary judgments entered against them in this wrongful death lawsuit against Titan International, Inc. (""Titan""), and Michelin North America, Inc. (""Michelin""). We reverse. Titan designed and manufactured the wheel rim. 1 The multi-count complaint alleged that Titan was liable for the negligent design of the wheel and for failing to warn customers and users that the 16.5 inch wheel would accept a 16 inch tire, but would explode when it was mounted. 2 The complaint further alleged that these dangers were not apparent to, or known by, Rodriguez.