Opinion ID: 166827
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Goodyear’s Conditional Cross-Appeal

Text: -50- Goodyear contends that the district court erred as a matter of law in instructing the jury on two alternate tests for determining product defect. Goodyear raised this issue by way of conditional cross-appeal, and asked this court to address this issue only if: (1) we reverse the jury’s apportionment of fault to Heatway; or (2) we order a new trial on the claims of the Holzwarths, Sutterley/Kilgore, Mr. Gorog or Ms. Glas. (Goodyear Ans. Br. at 20). Because we order a new trial only as to the claims of Mr. Gorog and Ms. Glas, we decline to reach this issue. We do not want to speculate on the appropriate jury instructions in the absence of a new trial record. The amended judgment is AFFIRMED as to the Homeowners that recovered. It is REVERSED as to (1) the Holzwarths and Sutterley/Kilgore with instructions to reinstate the jury’s verdict and to award prejudgment interest, and (2) Mr. Gorog and Ms. Glas with instructions to conduct a new trial on their claims. -51-