Ford Must Pay $6 Million for Defective Ford Aerostar Van

Brent Adams

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Julian Felipe was 17-years-old when a Ford Aerostar van, in which he was riding as a passenger, rolled over after a tire blew out. During the roll over, the roof caved in and broke Julian's neck and paralyzed him.

Felipe's lawyers presented evidence at trial that Ford knew there was propensity for vans and trucks to roll over especially after a tire blow out and that the company failed to provide adequate engineering and safety measures to protect the customer. After a six week trial in Florida, a jury awarded Felipe a $6 Million dollar judgment against Ford.

The jury found that Ford failed to use reasonable care because they placed the Ford Aerostar on the market with this defect.

The jury verdict of $6 Million included a recovery for economic losses, pain and suffering and loss of future income.

Ford has threatened to appeal.

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