Defective Auto Seat Cases
Your automobile seat should not only be comfortable, it should also protect you in the event of an accident or collision. Langdon & Emison have pursued claims on behalf of numerous clients who were injured when their seat failed in a collision. For more information on the dangers of defective automobile seats, see the videos below:
 Seat Back Failure video |
 Reclined Seats (Kumar) video |
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CASE NAME
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TYPE OF CASE
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SYNOPSIS
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Bruce v. Ford |
Seat Back Failure Confidential Settlement |
Donna Bruce was driving a Ford Explorer when she was struck by a Jeep Cherokee after the Cherokee’s driver had fallen asleep. During the collision, Donna’s seat back failed and she was thrown in the back seat where she struck her son, Nathan Bruce. Nathan suffered severe injuries, including brain injury. This case resulted in a confidential settlement. |
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Grant v. Toyota |
Seat Back Failure Confidential Settlement |
Plaintiff was involved in a very low impact rear collision (where both cars were able to drive off the scene) that involved a seat back failure. The client developed a subdural hematoma and died. This case resulted in a confidential settlement. |
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Williams v. Ford |
Restraint System / Seat Design Confidential Settlement |
A young man fell asleep in his car, lost control and went off the road. He bottomed out in his seat, allowing his shoulder belt to come up around his neck. He was rendered a quadriplegic as a result of this accident. This case resulted in a confidential settlement. |
