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Landmark Court Decision: $7M Jury Award Reversed in Ford Lawsuit Following Tragic Crash

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An intermediate court in Charleston, West Virginia has overturned a jury’s $7 million award in a lawsuit against Ford following a woman’s fatal crash. The decision, made by the Intermediate Court, comes after the original verdict was reached in favor of the plaintiff, who claimed that a defect in her vehicle’s design caused the accident and subsequent death. The lawsuit revolved around a single car crash that occurred in West Virginia several years ago. The plaintiff argued that a manufacturing defect in her Ford vehicle was responsible for the crash and ultimately led to the … Read more

Breaking: West Virginia Court Overturns $7 Million Jury Verdict in Ford Lawsuit Following Fatal Car Accident

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia appeals court has reversed a $7 million jury award in a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company involving a woman’s fatal crash. The decision comes after the court concluded that the lower court made errors in both the jury instructions and the admission of expert testimony. The case revolves around a tragic accident that occurred when Brenda Baker’s Ford Escape crashed and rolled over. Baker’s family filed a lawsuit against Ford, claiming that the company was responsible for her death due to a design defect. A jury agreed with … Read more