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Faulty tire components lead to tread separation, crash
April 5, 2022While Doe was operating a heavy truck, his front steer tire failed due to a tread-belt separation that caused the tire to completely lose air pressure. Doe suffered severe injuries in the resulting crash and will require 24-hour care for the rest of his life.
He sued a tire manufacturer and distributor, alleging the tire components did not meet the manufacturer’s internal design specifications.
The parties settled for $37.5 million.
Citation: Doe v. Roe Tire Mfr., Undisclosed Dkt. No. (Confidential Jxn., Ct. & Date).
Plaintiff counsel: AAJ member Benjamin E. Baker, Montgomery, Ala.; AAJ member Craig A. Schlapprizzi, St. Louis; and AAJ member Gregory L. Shevlin, Belleville, Ill.
