$2.9M
Product Liability, Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Federal court jury verdict against General Motors in a wrongful death product liability case. The lawsuit claimed GM failed to adequately warn of a hidden danger in its 2004 Suburban, which could shift out of park without the brake applied, leading to a rollaway accident that killed an eight-year-old girl.
Additional Notes
Verdict rendered on July 18, 2017, after three days of deliberations. Case involved 'old GM' vs 'new GM' liability for pre-2009 defects.