GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A Florida jury
has ruled unanimously in favor of Michelin
North America, Inc., in a high-profile product liability
case that included claims filed by three plaintiffs who were
involved in a 2009 rollover accident. The crash resulted in
catastrophic brain injuries to two minor passengers, ages 14 and
16, and injuries to an adult.
In their closing arguments, the plaintiffs' lawyers asked the
jury to award the victims more than $80
million in damages.
In a statement, the Company said: "Michelin respects the work
the jury did to reach its decision. While we sincerely regret
this tragic accident and the devastating effects it has had on the
Dukes family, the evidence presented throughout the nine-week trial
showed that the subject tire was not defective. Evidence
proved that the tire was well-designed and well-manufactured but
had been previously damaged during its service life and then sold
used. The case again highlights the inherent risks of
purchasing a used tire. Michelin will continue to vigorously defend
the world-class quality of its products and the high-level work of
its engineers in these types of cases."
This latest result follows other recent successes for Michelin
in product liability cases, including three dismissals earlier this
year in Texas, as well as
obtaining a unanimous verdict less than 10 months ago in
Arizona.
The case was styled Dukes v. Michelin
North America, Inc., et al. (No. 56-2012-CA-002094 and No.
56-2013-CA-001009 (Consolidated Actions), 19th Circuit Court,
St. Lucie County, Fla.).
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