Mazda's design of driver seat determined to be substantial cause of injuries. $14.9 million. Alameda County.
Summary
Driver's seatback fails in '95 Mazda Protege when rearended by truck.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Alameda County Superior Court / RG14723293
- Type of Case: Products Liability, Vehicles – rear-ender
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
The Veen Firm by Craig M. Peters and David L. Winnett, San Francisco.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Becherer Kannett & Schweitzer by Patrick Becherer and Emily Bergstrom, Emeryville.