$73M
Wrongful Death
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Case Details
A Sacramento jury found Ford Motor Company at fault in a fatal automobile accident, awarding $73 million in damages to three plaintiffs, including $50 million in punitive damages. The case involved Ford's failure to warn of a defective tire on its E-350 Econoline van and the van's unsafe design, which led to two deaths and injuries.
Additional Notes
Includes $50 million in punitive damages. Individual awards: $17,525,979 for wrongful death, $5,242,670 for abdominal injuries, $292,000 for head injuries.