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Ford can assert ‘modification defense’ in seatbelt case 

Published: April 20, 2012

Tags: auto accident, Ford, modification defense, product liability, seatbelt defect

Ford Motor could assert the “modification defense” in a seatbelt defect case, even though the individual who allegedly failed to properly secure the plaintiff’s seatbelt was not a party to the action, the North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled in reversing judgment.

California jury orders Ford to pay $73 million for rollover 

By: Tony Ogden
Published: December 1, 2011

Tags: California, car crash, Ford, Goodyear, recall, rollover, tires, wrongful death

A California jury has ordered Ford to pay $73 million for a rollover crash that killed two people and injured two others when a recalled tire blew out.

The verdict includes $50 million in punitive damages.

Jury awards $73 million in rollover crash 

Published: November 14, 2011

Tags: California, car crash, Ford, rollover, wrongful death

A Sacramento County, Calif. jury says Ford Motor Co. must pay $73 million in damages to three plaintiffs after a fatal 2004 rollover crash.

NHTSA investigating Ford Freestyle acceleration 

Published: May 25, 2011

Tags: Ford, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, sudden acceleration

Federal safety officials are investigating complaints that the Ford Freestyle crossover vehicle can lunge unexpectedly when driving at low speeds or idling.

Small firm lawyers win $132.5M in Ford rollover retrial 

By: Sylvia Hsieh
Published: January 18, 2011

Tags: Ford, Ford Explorer, Mississippi, rollover, Top Ten Jury Verdicts, Top Ten Jury Verdicts of 2010, wrongful death

The third time was a charm for small-firm lawyers who won $132.5 million against Ford for a rollover accident that killed 22-year-old New York Mets prospect Brian Cole.

NHSTA investigation of Ford Windstar complaints escalates 

By: Tony Ogden
Published: January 10, 2011

Tags: Ford, Ford Windstar, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has escalated its investigation of a Ford minivan after a preliminary review of complaints about loss of steering control.

More personal injury litigation highlights of 2010 

By: Tony Ogden
Published: January 6, 2011

Tags: asbestos, defective design, diacetyl, Engle litigation, Ford, nursing home, popcorn lung disease, rollover, second-hand asbestos, sudden unintended acceleration, Taser, tobacco, Toyota

In addition to a wide array of drug litigation, 2010 brought verdicts and settlements involving a number of other products, including Toyota vehicles, asbestos and tobacco. Here is a look at some of the highlights from the year just past.

Man wins $13 million verdict against Ford 

By: Tony Ogden
Published: October 21, 2010

Tags: Arkansas, defective design, Ford, seatbelt

In what’s believed to be the largest federal verdict over defective seat belt design, an Arkansas man has won $19 million from Ford Motor Company.

Small firm lawyers win $131M in Ford rollover retrial 

By: Sylvia Hsieh
Published: September 9, 2010

Tags: Ford, rollover

The third time was a charm for small firm lawyers who won $131 million against Ford for a rollover accident that killed 22-year-old New York Mets prospect Brian Cole.

Family wins $7 million lawsuit against Ford Motors 

By: Tony Ogden
Published: September 1, 2010

Tags: Arkansas, defective design, Ford

A jury in Arkansas has awarded a family over $7 million in a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company. The judgment includes $2.5 million in punitive damages.