PUNITIVES REVIEW: $240 million punitives for 2 deaths from head-on MVA found to be caused by Hyundai steering defect reduced to $72,960,012 (9:1 ratio)… cap unconstitutional, but if upheld by MSC, punitives should be $10 million against knuckle manufacturer and $10 million against vehicle marketer… Christopher. [Read more…]
$248,106,668 verdict, Hyundai steering, 2 deaths
VERDICT: $248,106,668 ($8,106,668 actual damages, $240 million punitives), head-on MVA, Hyundai Tiburon steering defect v. claim of fireworks in car, 2 deaths. [Read more…]