Michelin prevails in IP lawsuit over Chinese KO2 imitation
A Canadian court awarded damages to Michelin over Wideway’s infringement of BFGoodrich tread IP.
Exploding Tire Lawsuit Involving Les Schwab, Toyo Revived
The Oregon Cout of Appeals has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit involving an exploding tire sold at a Les Schwab Tire Center store should move forward.
Michelin Must Face Lawsuit on Fatal Crash Involving Used Tire, Texas Court Rules
A Texas appellate court rejected Michelin North America Inc.’s bid to escape a lawsuit involving a 2015 fatal accident allegedly caused by a defect in one of its tires.
Former Bridgestone Americas Employee Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
A former Bridgestone Americas employee at its plant in La Vergne, Tennessee has sued the company over claims of harassment and wrongful termination
Michelin North America Settles Lawsuit Against Tire Mart Inc.
Michelin North America Inc. reached a settlement with Tire Mart Inc., doing business as Braven Off-Road, regarding enforcement of design patents for the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires produced by Michelin in the U.S.`
Avoiding Employment Lawsuits Over the Holiday Season
I adore the holidays. The hustle, the bustle, the presents, and the cheer all make me happy. However, for the sake of this column, I will be playing the part of Scrooge as we walk through some of the employment missteps that can occur during the most wonderful time of the year.
Anatomy of a Lawsuit Not ‘As Seen on TV’
Some of you have been sued, and some of you have not. For employers new to the litigation arena, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, “What happens next?”
TGI Files Lawsuit Against Amrik, Neeto
Wholesale distributor Tire Group International (TGI) is taking legal action against Amrik International Trading, Neeto International General Trading and all respective principles, claiming breach of contact. According to TGI, $1.2 million worth of goods were ordered by Amrik from TGI, but the goods were refused at port, which did not honor the contractual agreement. Additionally,
Bridgestone Wins Infringement Lawsuit
A ruling in favor of Bridgestone Corp. was upheld in a recent appeals case, the tiremaker shared. In October 2013, Bridgestone filed a lawsuit against Chinese tire manufacturer Triangle Tyre Co. Bridgestone said Triangle had been manufacturing and selling tires using a tread pattern for studless tires that’s exclusive design rights held by Bridgestone. In
Mavis Settles Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
New York-based Mavis Discount Tire Inc., which operates as Mavis Tire NY Inc. and Cole Muffler Inc., announced on March 25 that it will pay a $2.1 million settlement following the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s lawsuit. The suit claimed the company discriminated against women by refusing to hire them for various jobs at its
