Durango's restraint system failure kills passenger

Suit not filed Date of Settlement: January 2006

Carolyn Allen, Individually and on behalf of the Estate of Kenneth Allen, Deceased vs. DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Plaintiff Counsel:
Watts Law Firm, LLP from Corpus Christi, TX, By: Mr. David T. Bright
Watts Law Firm, LLP from Corpus Christi, TX, By: Mr. Mikal C. Watts

Defendant Counsel:
Clark, Thomas, & Winters, a PC from Austin, TX, By: Mr. Chris Pearson

Plaintiff Information:
Carolyn Allen, Disabled
Kenneth Allen, Deceased

Type of case: Motor Vehicle – Products Liability – Restraint System Failure – Wrongful Death

Plaintiff’s Allegations:
The driver of the 2004 Durango lost control, hitting a fixed object. The front-seat passenger died from restraint system failure, which allowed him to leave his seat and fall onto the floorboard of the vehicle.

Injury/Damages: Death

Plaintiff Auto/Damages: 2004 Dodge Durango; totaled

Experts: No experts

Amount asked of jury: Confidential

Demand: Confidential

Offer: Confidential

Result: Confidential Settlement