$19.1M
Product Liability, Personal Injury
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Case Details
Verdict for Danny Webb, who was paralyzed and brain-damaged by an exploding tire rim. The lawsuit claimed the tire rim had a design defect, and defendants failed to warn consumers.
Additional Notes
Lawyers rejected a $7.5 million settlement offer. Verdict included $10.3 million in compensatory damages and $8 million in punitive damages against Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Firestone found 65% responsible, General Motors 25%, and Kelsey-Hayes 10%.