All Articles Tagged With: "Vehicle Defect"

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Jeep Wrangler Fire Risk Investigated by NHTSA

U.S. transportation safety officials have begun an investigation into the possibility that Jeep Wranglers may burst into flames for seemingly no apparent reason.

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Nissan Pathfinder Lawsuit Verdict of $1.8 Million Will Stand

A jury award of $1.85 million against Nissan Motor Co. in a product liability lawsuit filed over injuries alleged caused by design defects with the 1995 Pathfinder will stand, after a federal judge denied Nissan’s request for a new trial.

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Toyota 4Runner SUV Rollover Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Crash

The family of a California woman killed in an SUV rollover accident has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Toyota alleging that the design of its 4Runner caused the fatal crash.

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GM Product Liability Lawsuits for Future Vehicle Defects Will Survive

General Motors has agreed to maintain responsibility for future product liability lawsuits over defects with their cars manufactured prior to the bankruptcy and reorganization, providing consumers with a level of protection that was not afforded with the Chrysler bankruptcy and sale to Fiat.

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Toyota Corolla Lawsuit Filed Over Defective Seatbelts and Door Latches

A product liability lawsuit was filed in the California Superior Court for Orange County against Toyota Motor Company, alleging that a 2005 Toyota Corolla contained defective seatbelts and door latches, which allowed the driver to be ejected in an auto accident last year.