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November 17, 2005
::GASP::
A Miami jury has ordered Ford Motor Company to pay more than $61 million (yes, you read that right) to the family of a 17 year old boy killed in a roll-over accident.
Ford was liable in the accident because it sold a vehicle with poor handling and stability, the jury said Tuesday
The title I used for this post? The horrified reaction was NOT engendered by the award amount, but by the determination of liability. "Poor handling and stability" is a common result REGARDLESS of the vehicle...
...when his friend feel asleep while driving an Explorer.
The vehicle manufacturer is responsible because the SUV won't drive itself if you're asleep? I know, I know: "cruise control".
This STUFF is outta control.
Posted by tree hugging sister at November 17, 2005 09:31 AM
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Yahoo news, "In a statement, Ford expressed its condolences to Hall's family, but said the accident occurred when thedriver of the Explorer fell asleep at the wheel."
If this is true, then it's a tragedy all around, however Ford is not liable.
Posted by: GALA at November 17, 2005 09:21 PM