Case v. Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.

51 F.3d 279 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Mary Jo CASE, surviving spouse of Steven Todd Case, for and on behalf of herself and her minor children Jessica Erin Case, Matthew Adam Case, and Joanna Elizabeth Case; and Carol Jean Case, surviving parent of Steven Todd Case, deceased, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC., an Ohio corporation Defendant-Appellee. No. 93-16771. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Argued and Submitted Feb. 16, 1995. Decided March 15, 1995. 1 Before: SNEED, O'SCANNLAIN, Circuit Judges, and MERHIGE, Senior District Judge. * 2 MEMORANDUM ** 3 Mary Jo Case and others ("Appellants") appeal the district court's summary judgment in favor of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. ("Appellee") in this wrongful death diversity action. This Court has jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1291 . I. 4 At the time of the incident giving rise to this matter, Appellee was affiliated with a Mexican tire manufacturer named Hulera el…