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Articles 1-45 out of 45 article(s) Title Author Type Date Words Safety groups sue over tire pressure regulation. Brownstein, Andrew Sep 1, 2002 768 New York allows drunk driver's widow to sue automaker. Magnuson, Carolyn May 1, 2002 360 When motorists get burned: a person should not survive a crash only to be burned in a vehicle fire. When it happens, a fuel-system defect could be the cause. Emison, J. Kent Apr 1, 2002 2602 The auto-safety preemption war since Geier: a year ago, the Supreme Court ruled that consumers may not sue auto manufacturers for failing to equip a car with air bags. But the narrow decision does not affect many other auto safety claims. Palmer, Robert M.N. Nov 1, 2001 4137 Defeating Daubert challenges in auto defect cases. Ollanik, Stuart A. Sep 1, 2001 5103 The message of the Firestone/Ford tragedy. McCullough, Catherine Apr 1, 2001 3407 Tire defendants to disclose more information. Holt, Janet L. Mar 1, 2001 900 A flimsy excuse for a car. Feb 1, 2001 1956 Firestone/Ford makes the case for the tort system. Baron, Fred Nov 1, 2000 784 Firestone/Ford fallout. Loiacono, Kristin Nov 1, 2000 929 Tires that kill. Vujasinovic, Vuk Stevan Nov 1, 2000 5647 Don't fall for defense fallacies. Freeman, Michael D. Nov 1, 2000 3526 Tire defects targeted in litigation and recall. Jurand, Sara Hoffman Oct 1, 2000 854 Fourth Circuit says plaintiff does not need air bag expert to establish defect. Gelhaus, Lisa Aug 1, 2000 479 Judge overturns jury's decision in air bag death case. Gelhaus, Lisa Feb 1, 2000 444 NHTSA develops brake and rollover tests for safety ratings. Gelhaus, Lisa Feb 1, 2000 400 Insurer's use of generic auto body replacement parts is illegal, court says. Gelhaus, Lisa Dec 1, 1999 473 Lap-only seatbelts can cause injury and death. Murphy, James J. Nov 1, 1999 2883 Supreme Court clarifies expert testimony rules. White, Jeffrey Robert May 1, 1999 489 Rollover warning made mandatory for sport utility vehicles. Porter, Rebecca May 1, 1999 528 Kids in cars. Lister, Susan Mar 1, 1999 4729 Proving design defects with other similar incidents evidence. Turner, Tab Mar 1, 1999 4004 Explosive cases involving defective fuel systems. Perlman, Peter Mar 1, 1999 2219 Chrysler recall rescinded by D.C. Circuit Court. Brienza, Julie Brief Article Jan 1, 1999 495 Computer animations. Joye, Mark C. Nov 1, 1998 3279 State Farm suit against Ford claims automaker hid defect, increased fire risk. Dilworth, Donald C. Brief Article Apr 1, 1998 323 Court makes it harder for corporations to silence whistleblowers. Brienza, Julie Mar 1, 1998 571 Are children caught in the seat of disaster? Leighton, John Elliott Mar 1, 1998 4702 Jurors punish Chrysler for hiding deadly defect. Dilworth, Donald C. Feb 1, 1998 1756 Electronic defect in car blamed for injuries in sudden-acceleration case. Brienza, Julie Brief Article Nov 1, 1997 400 Secrecy about seat-belt flaw may allow late complaints against General Motors. Dilworth, Donald C. Nov 1, 1996 595 Fuel system design: the crashworthiness angle. Calcagnie, Kevin F. Nov 1, 1996 3887 The trouble with sport utility vehicles. Komyatte, Paul J. Nov 1, 1996 3869 COURT RELEASES THOUSANDS OF DAMAGING CHRYSLER LATCH DOCUMENTS, ACCORDING TO RALPH HOAR Jul 12, 1996 417 Court opens door to no air bag suits. McMurry, Kelly Nov 1, 1995 752 Recognizing and investigating crashworthiness cases. Komyatte, Paul J. Cover Story Nov 1, 1995 4161 Bronco, Suzuki verdicts blame manufacturers. McMurry, Kelly Sep 1, 1995 574 Post-collision fuel-fed fires. Emison, J. Kent Apr 1, 1995 2562 Analyzing the utility vehicle rollover case. Shur, Judith J. Apr 1, 1995 2302 Victory is a no air bag case. Coben, Larry E. Apr 1, 1995 2289 California ruling makes liability cases tougher to prove. Brienza, Julie Brief Article Jan 1, 1995 339 Judge rules on class certification in California class action lawsuit against American Suzuki. Nov 2, 1994 442 Sport utility vehicles, vans and pickups: orphans of auto safety. Murray, Scott C. Nov 1, 1994 2370 Court overturns award in GM fuel-tank case; retrial to follow. Brienza, Julie Aug 1, 1994 599 Crashproof testimony in auto cases. Gilbert, James L. Dec 1, 1993 2979