VENUE of suit by PR of MVA rollover decedent against Ford Motor proper in PR’s county… Best affirmed. [Read more…]
Personal jurisdiction, tire failure, “stream of commerce plus”
PERSONAL JURISDICTION properly exercised over Ford under “stream of commerce plus” theory as to design defect, failure to warn, negligence claims when fatal rollover from tire failure occurred in Montana but vehicle was not designed, manufactured, or first sold by Ford in Montana… Best affirmed on supervisory control (to “clarify” jurisdiction issue). [Read more…]
Jurisdiction/venue, Ford tire “detreading” death
JURISDICTION/VENUE: Ford has requisite “minimal contacts” with Montana for specific personal jurisdiction over tire “detreading” suit stemming from Ford Explorer crash death even though car was initially sold to Washington dealer. . . Cascade (where PR resides) is a proper venue over Defendants’ advocacy of Missoula (Ford’s registered place of business), Mineral (where the wreck occurred), or Sanders (where many of the witnesses live). . . Best. [Read more…]
Defense verdict, rollover death, safety canopy
VERDICT: Defense, rollover death, safety canopy claims against vehicle manufacturer, rental agency, admitted liability by other [Read more…]