Case Result

$19.1M

Product Liability, Personal Injury

1991

Trial Verdict

Macon, GA

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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%.

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