HarleyDavidson

New York Jury Orders Harley-Davidson to Pay $287 Million Over Defective Trikes Causing Severe Crashes

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Livingston County, NY — In a landmark decision, a Livingston County jury has ordered Harley-Davidson to pay $287 million in damages related to a lawsuit over defective trike motorcycles that were linked to severe accidents in 2019 and 2020. The decision marks one of the highest punitive damages awards in such a case. The jury ruling mandates the motorcycle giant to compensate Harold Morris with $120 million in punitive damages, paralleled by an equal amount to the estate of his deceased partner, Pamela SinClair. The court also allocated funds to cover medical expenses, pain and … Read more

Jury Orders Harley-Davidson to Pay $290 Million in Damages Over Fatal Motorcycle Malfunction

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GENESEO, N.Y. — A New York state Supreme Court jury has ruled in favor of plaintiffs Harold E. Morris and the estate of Pamela SinClair, determining compensation around $290 million in a case against the prominent motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson. The lawsuit stemmed from an alleged product defect in one of the company’s three-wheeled motorcycles. The jury’s decision included substantial punitive damages, allocating $120 million each to Morris and SinClair’s estate, signaling a strong rebuke of the motorcycle company’s safety protocols. Additional compensation was provided for pain and suffering, medical costs, and other related expenses. Morris … Read more

Jury Orders Harley-Davidson to Pay $290 Million in Landmark NY Supreme Court Case

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Rochester, N.Y. — In a landmark decision, a New York Supreme Court jury has ordered motorcycle giant Harley-Davidson to pay $290 million in damages. The judgement concludes a heated legal battle centered around allegations of patent infringement, which has caught the eye of industry insiders and legal experts nationwide. The lawsuit, initiated by a smaller motorcycle technology company, accused Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson of unlawfully using its patented engine technology. The contested technology, which was crucial in enhancing engine efficiency and performance, was allegedly incorporated into some of Harley-Davidson’s top-selling models without permission. During the trial, the … Read more